State Game Lands 72
Clarion County · Pennsylvania · Northwest Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 928 pheasants over 9 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 2,051 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 41.2466, -79.3773
Clarion County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 330 | 140 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 330 | 120 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 430 | 160 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 370 | 130 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 360 | 130 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 350 | 120 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 300 | 110 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 150 | 50 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 150 | 60 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 3,790 birds are shared between State Game Lands 72 and 4 other properties in Clarion County.State Game Lands 72's own share for the season is 928 birds over 9 releases.
Also stocked in Clarion County
- State Game Lands 266220 birds
- State Game Lands 3301,286 birds
- State Game Lands 631,154 birds
- State Game Lands 74978 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.