State Game Lands 96
Venango County · Pennsylvania · Northwest Region — next release Oct 21–Oct 23
- 2026–27 plan
- 585 pheasants over 7 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 5,059 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 41.5271, -79.8266
Venango County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 8–Oct 9 | 80 | 30 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 21–Oct 23 | 150 | 40 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 27–Oct 30 | 200 | 60 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 3–Nov 6 | 160 | 50 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 9–Nov 13 | 160 | 50 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 18–Nov 20 | 150 | 40 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 16–Dec 18 | 30 | 10 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 40 | 20 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 5–Jan 7 | 0 | 0 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 1,270 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 585 birds over 7 releases.
Also stocked in Venango County
- State Game Lands 253140 birds
- State Game Lands 39600 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.