State Game Lands 194
Snyder County · Pennsylvania · Southcentral Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 1,240 pheasants over 8 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 713 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.6616, -76.9875
Snyder County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 230 | 80 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 290 | 100 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 370 | 120 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 300 | 100 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 300 | 90 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 290 | 90 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 160 | 50 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 190 | 70 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 200 | 80 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 3,110 birds are shared between State Game Lands 194 and 4 other properties in Snyder County.State Game Lands 194's own share for the season is 1,240 birds over 8 releases.
Also stocked in Snyder County
- State Game Lands 1881,450 birds
- State Game Lands 212800 birds
- C.F. Walker Lake (Formerly Middle Creek Lake)90 birds
- Faylor Lake470 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.