Swatara State Park
Lebanon County · Pennsylvania · Southeast Region — next release Oct 9–Oct 10
- 2026–27 plan
- 955 pheasants over 6 releases
- Size
- about 3,480 acres
Where it is
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps · 40.4523, -76.5113
Lebanon County release schedule
| Release | Ship the week of | Cocks | Hens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hunt | Oct 9–Oct 10 | 330 | 110 |
| Pre-Season | Oct 22–Oct 24 | 330 | 120 |
| 1st In-Season | Oct 28–Oct 31 | 370 | 140 |
| 2nd In-Season | Nov 4–Nov 7 | 370 | 130 |
| 3rd In-Season | Nov 10–Nov 14 | 330 | 120 |
| 4th In-Season | Nov 19–Nov 21 | 290 | 110 |
| 1st Winter | Dec 17–Dec 19 | 290 | 110 |
| 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 3,150 birds are shared between Swatara State Park and 1 other property in Lebanon County.Swatara State Park's own share for the season is 955 birds over 6 releases.
Also stocked in Lebanon County
- State Game Lands 1451,605 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.