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​2023 Pheasant Allocation

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PLEASE NOTE: Changes have been made to late season pheasant stocking schedules. Refer to the news release or the revised allocation tables​ for specifics on the county or counties where you hunt.

Consult the chart below to find out where and when the Pennsylvania Game Commission will be releasing ring-necked pheasants. Click on your region of interest in t​he chart below, to get a breakdown of stockings within each of the state's six regions. The region tables outline the number of birds to be stocked in each county, the properties slated to be stocked and a two- to four-day window in which stockings will take place within the counties. This stocking information is offered to all hunters to take some of the guesswork out of deciding when to go hunting and insurance that hunters will have improved opportunities. Best of luck afield!

View the 2023 Junior Pheasant Season stocking locations (PDF)

 
Seasonal
Breakdown
Junior Hunt
Releases
Pre-Season & In-Season
Releases
Winter
Season Releases
Regional
Total
  
 MalesFemalesMalesFemalesMaleFemales MalesFemales
Northwest 1,980
80021,750
8,030
6,140
1,360
40,060
29,870
10,190
Southwest 1,860
66026,500
9,820
8,920
1,450
49,210
37,280
11,930
Northcentral 2,040
71013,4204,900
4,805
810
26,685
20,265
6,420
Southcentral 1,89070018,110
6,590
6,550
880
34,720
26,550
8,170
Northeast 1,28044019,120
6,980
8,060
1,020
36,900
28,460
8,440
Southeast 2,650
970
21,510
7,900
6,900
1,340
41,270
31,060
10,210
TOTAL 11,700 4,280 120,410 44,220 41,3756,860228,845 173,48555,360