State Game Lands 54
Jefferson County · Pennsylvania · Northwest Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 920 pheasants over 8 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 19,664 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 41.3050, -78.8920
Jefferson County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 220 | 90 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 310 | 120 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 400 | 140 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 320 | 130 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 320 | 120 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 310 | 120 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 270 | 100 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 130 | 40 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 130 | 40 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 3,310 birds are shared between State Game Lands 54 and 3 other properties in Jefferson County.State Game Lands 54's own share for the season is 920 birds over 8 releases.
Also stocked in Jefferson County
- State Game Lands 1951,359 birds
- State Game Lands 244829 birds
- State Game Lands 31699 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.