State Game Lands 44
Elk County · Pennsylvania · Northcentral Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 4,606 pheasants over 7 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 119,053 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 41.3497, -78.7938
Elk County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 300 | 120 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 470 | 170 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 630 | 230 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 490 | 190 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 490 | 180 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 490 | 180 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 440 | 170 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 310 | 120 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 250 | 80 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 5,310 birds are shared between State Game Lands 44.State Game Lands 44's own share for the season is 4,606 birds over 7 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.