State Game Lands 61
McKean County · Pennsylvania · Northcentral Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 865 pheasants over 7 releases
- Late season
- No late-season stocking here
- Size
- about 10,165 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 41.7530, -78.2619
McKean County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 210 | 80 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 250 | 90 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 310 | 110 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 250 | 100 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 250 | 90 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 240 | 80 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 220 | 70 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 0 | 0 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 2,350 birds are shared between State Game Lands 61 and 1 other property in McKean County.State Game Lands 61's own share for the season is 865 birds over 7 releases.
Also stocked in McKean County
- Carlson Hunter Access610 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.