State Game Lands 82
Somerset County · Pennsylvania · Southwest Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 2,443 pheasants over 9 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 6,556 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 39.8035, -78.8980
Somerset County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 390 | 150 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 750 | 230 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 910 | 310 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 910 | 310 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 900 | 300 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 780 | 240 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 560 | 180 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 540 | 160 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 5–Jan 7 | 530 | 160 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 8,310 birds are shared between State Game Lands 82 and 4 other properties in Somerset County.State Game Lands 82's own share for the season is 2,443 birds over 9 releases.
Also stocked in Somerset County
- State Game Lands 1113,465 birds
- State Game Lands 228440 birds
- State Game Lands 93735 birds
- Laurel Hill State Park305 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.