State Game Lands 72
Clarion County · Pennsylvania · Northwest Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 790 pheasants over 8 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 · 41.2465, -79.3766
Clarion County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 360 | 150 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 360 | 130 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 490 | 180 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 420 | 150 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 410 | 140 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 400 | 140 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 250 | 90 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 160 | 50 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 5–Jan 7 | 160 | 60 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 4,100 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 790 birds over 8 releases.
Also stocked in Clarion County
- State Game Lands 266135 birds
- State Game Lands 3301,136 birds
- State Game Lands 63990 birds
- State Game Lands 74829 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.