Mercer County pheasant stocking
Pennsylvania · 2026–27 · 5,850 birds planned (4,280 cocks · 1,570 hens) — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
Release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 180 | 60 | 240 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 530 | 190 | 720 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 670 | 240 | 910 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 560 | 210 | 770 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 560 | 210 | 770 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 540 | 200 | 740 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 620 | 230 | 850 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 310 | 120 | 430 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 310 | 110 | 420 |
Counts are the agency's plan for the whole county; they are split across the properties below on the day. Birds ship during the window shown, usually on one or two of those days.
Where the birds go
- State Game Lands 130280 birds · 6 releases
- State Game Lands 2702,360 birds · 9 releases
- State Game Lands 2841,880 birds · 9 releases
- State Game Lands 294140 birds · 8 releases
- Maurice K. Goddard State Park360 birds · 7 releases
- Shenango River Lake2,040 birds · 9 releases