​2026 Pheasant Allocation

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!

Seasonal
Breakdown

Junior Hunt
Releases

Pre-Season & In-Season
Releases

Winter
Season Releases

Regional
Total

 

 

 

Males

Females

Males

Females

Male

Females

 

Males

Females

Northwest

1,880

750

20,020

7,210

4,440

1,540

35,840

26,340

9,500

Southwest

2,070

700

28,170

9,470

8,560

2,830

51,800

38,800

13,000

Northcentral

2,550

880

15,810

5,540

4,720

1,530

31,030

23,080

7,950

Southcentral

1,840

630

15,660

5,550

5,030

1,630

30,340

22,530

7,810

Northeast

1,220

390

17,270

6,330

6,580

2,380

34,170

25,070

9,100

Southeast

3,320

1,220

25,530

9,130

7,060

2,540

48,800

35,910

12,890

TOTAL

12,880

4,570

122,460

43,230

36,390

12,450

231,980

171,730

60,250