State Game Lands 96
Venango County · Pennsylvania · Northwest Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 800 pheasants over 6 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 10,119 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 41.5494, -79.8107
Venango County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 80 | 30 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 140 | 40 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 190 | 60 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 150 | 50 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 140 | 40 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 140 | 40 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 40 | 20 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 40 | 20 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 0 | 0 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 1,220 birds are shared between State Game Lands 96 and 2 other properties in Venango County.State Game Lands 96's own share for the season is 800 birds over 6 releases.
Also stocked in Venango County
- State Game Lands 253130 birds
- State Game Lands 39485 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.