State Game Lands 51
Fayette County · Pennsylvania · Southwest Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 905 pheasants over 8 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 16,323 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 39.9212, -79.5642
Fayette County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 120 | 40 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 350 | 110 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 430 | 140 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 370 | 140 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 360 | 130 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 350 | 120 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 170 | 50 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 100 | 40 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 100 | 40 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 3,160 birds are shared between State Game Lands 51 and 2 other properties in Fayette County.State Game Lands 51's own share for the season is 905 birds over 8 releases.
Also stocked in Fayette County
- State Game Lands 238349 birds
- Ohiopyle State Park1,220 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.