State Game Lands 294
Mercer County · Pennsylvania · Northwest Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 140 pheasants over 8 releases
- Late season
- No late-season stocking here
- Size
- about 423 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 41.2975, -80.2381
Mercer County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 180 | 60 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 530 | 190 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 670 | 240 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 560 | 210 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 560 | 210 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 540 | 200 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 620 | 230 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 310 | 120 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 310 | 110 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 5,850 birds are shared between State Game Lands 294 and 5 other properties in Mercer County.State Game Lands 294's own share for the season is 140 birds over 8 releases.
Also stocked in Mercer County
- State Game Lands 130280 birds
- State Game Lands 2702,360 birds
- State Game Lands 2841,880 birds
- Maurice K. Goddard State Park360 birds
- Shenango River Lake2,040 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.