State Game Lands 262
Indiana County · Pennsylvania · Southwest Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 1,913 pheasants over 9 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 5,412 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.8092, -78.9050
Indiana County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 260 | 100 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 590 | 210 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 780 | 280 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 630 | 220 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 610 | 220 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 600 | 210 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 420 | 140 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 220 | 70 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 220 | 70 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 5,850 birds are shared between State Game Lands 262 and 6 other properties in Indiana County.State Game Lands 262's own share for the season is 1,913 birds over 9 releases.
Also stocked in Indiana County
- State Game Lands 248110 birds
- State Game Lands 2761,077 birds
- State Game Lands 332709 birds
- Conemaugh River Lake1,585 birds
- Mahoning Creek Lake485 birds
- Yellow Creek State Park320 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.