State Game Lands 79
Cambria County · Pennsylvania · Southwest Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 1,115 pheasants over 9 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 10,640 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.4832, -78.8900
Cambria County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 290 | 90 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 670 | 220 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 930 | 340 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 750 | 260 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 690 | 230 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 660 | 220 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 400 | 160 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 380 | 160 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 5–Jan 7 | 370 | 160 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 6,980 birds are shared between State Game Lands 79 and 5 other properties in Cambria County.State Game Lands 79's own share for the season is 1,115 birds over 9 releases.
Also stocked in Cambria County
- State Game Lands 1083,120 birds
- State Game Lands 279345 birds
- State Game Lands 334805 birds
- Gallitzin State Forest220 birds
- Prince Gallitzin State Park105 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.