State Game Lands 261
Bedford County · Pennsylvania · Southcentral Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 865 pheasants over 8 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 3,149 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.1091, -78.2582
Bedford County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 90 | 30 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 290 | 100 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 450 | 160 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 330 | 120 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 320 | 100 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 310 | 100 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 270 | 90 |
| 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 3,080 birds are shared between State Game Lands 261 and 3 other properties in Bedford County.State Game Lands 261's own share for the season is 865 birds over 8 releases.
Also stocked in Bedford County
- State Game Lands 48514 birds
- State Game Lands 49840 birds
- State Game Lands 971,191 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.