State Game Lands 249
Adams County · Pennsylvania · Southcentral Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 2,966 pheasants over 9 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 1,908 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 39.9589, -77.1241
Adams County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 130 | 40 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 220 | 70 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 290 | 110 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 240 | 80 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 220 | 80 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 220 | 80 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 120 | 40 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 120 | 40 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 120 | 40 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 2,260 birds are shared between State Game Lands 249.State Game Lands 249's own share for the season is 2,966 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.