State Game Lands 46
Lancaster County · Pennsylvania · Southeast Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 1,276 pheasants over 6 releases
- Late season
- No late-season stocking here
- Size
- about 6,095 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.2661, -76.2517
Lancaster County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 590 | 240 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 740 | 260 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 980 | 360 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 770 | 310 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 760 | 290 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 730 | 270 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 600 | 220 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 0 | 0 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 7,120 birds are shared between State Game Lands 46 and 4 other properties in Lancaster County.State Game Lands 46's own share for the season is 1,276 birds over 6 releases.
Also stocked in Lancaster County
- State Game Lands 2201,120 birds
- Chester Water Authority990 birds
- Muddy Run2,340 birds
- Speedwell Forge County Park510 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.