State Game Lands 49
Bedford County · Pennsylvania · Southcentral Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 720 pheasants over 6 releases
- Late season
- No late-season stocking here
- Size
- about 6,171 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 39.7878, -78.3292
Bedford County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 100 | 30 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 310 | 110 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 510 | 180 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 380 | 130 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 360 | 120 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 350 | 110 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 230 | 80 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 130 | 40 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 5–Jan 7 | 130 | 40 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 3,340 birds are shared between State Game Lands 49 and 3 other properties in Bedford County.State Game Lands 49's own share for the season is 720 birds over 6 releases.
Also stocked in Bedford County
- State Game Lands 261765 birds
- State Game Lands 48400 birds
- State Game Lands 971,154 birds
Source
Records published by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Release windows can shift with weather — confirm before you go, and check the regulations for the property.