State Game Lands 280
Berks County · Pennsylvania · Southeast Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 6,540 pheasants over 9 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 2,518 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.4017, -76.0641
Berks County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 560 | 210 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 940 | 330 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 1,200 | 430 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 970 | 360 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 950 | 340 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 940 | 330 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 810 | 310 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 790 | 300 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 610 | 220 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 10,600 birds are shared between State Game Lands 280 and 3 other properties in Berks County.State Game Lands 280's own share for the season is 6,540 birds over 9 releases.
Also stocked in Berks County
- State Game Lands 1062,030 birds
- Blue Marsh Lake3,955 birds
- French Creek State Park410 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.