Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Pike County · Pennsylvania · Northeast Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 5,629 pheasants over 9 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 28,223 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 41.1444, -74.9586
Pike County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 210 | 70 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 240 | 90 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 320 | 120 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 260 | 100 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 260 | 100 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 250 | 90 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 200 | 60 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 130 | 40 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 130 | 40 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 2,710 birds are shared between Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area's own share for the season is 5,629 birds over 9 releases.
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.