State Game Lands 79
Cambria County · Pennsylvania · Southwest Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 950 pheasants over 9 releases
- Late season
- Yes — stocked for the late (winter) season
- Size
- about 10,640 acres
- Release points
- 1
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.5005, -78.8850
Cambria County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 280 | 90 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 620 | 210 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 820 | 310 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 680 | 240 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 620 | 210 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 600 | 210 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 450 | 160 |
| 2nd Winter | Dec 29–Dec 30 | 350 | 150 |
| 3rd Winter | Jan 6–Jan 7 | 340 | 150 |
The agency publishes bird counts per county, not per property: these 6,490 birds are shared between State Game Lands 79 and 6 other properties in Cambria County.State Game Lands 79's own share for the season is 950 birds over 9 releases.
Also stocked in Cambria County
- State Game Lands 1082,907 birds
- State Game Lands 279525 birds
- State Game Lands 3341,160 birds
- Gallitizin State Forest309 birds
- Gallitzin State Forest309 birds
- Prince Gallitzin State Park195 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.