State Game Lands 198
Blair County · Pennsylvania · Southcentral Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 1,265 pheasants over 9 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 8,611 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.4384, -78.5324
Blair County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 140 | 50 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 170 | 60 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 220 | 80 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 170 | 70 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 170 | 70 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 160 | 50 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 150 | 50 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 80 | 30 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 70 | 30 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 1,820 birds are shared between State Game Lands 198 and 3 other properties in Blair County.State Game Lands 198's own share for the season is 1,265 birds over 9 releases.
Also stocked in Blair County
- State Game Lands 147593 birds
- State Game Lands 166220 birds
- Canoe Creek State Park430 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.