Pennsylvania Pheasant Season Awaits, Hunters Ready For Changes

By Ammoland Editor Joe Evans

USA -(Ammoland.com)- Even though pheasant production has been trimmed, hunters heading afield this fall might not notice much difference in the number of pheasants they flush. The Game Commission still plans to release about 170,000 pheasants, a modest reduction from the goal of 200,000 pheasants in recent years.

And nearly all of those birds are being released on public lands, which have the best hunter access and pheasant habitat, and highest harvest rates.

Additionally, with a new, interactive stocking map available at www.pgc.pa.gov, it’s easier than ever for hunters to find out where and when pheasants were released.

Pheasant season kicks off Oct. 7, with the one-week junior hunt, then opens statewide Oct. 21.

All adult and senior license holders who hunt pheasants in 2017-18 seasons are required to purchase a pheasant permit in addition to their general hunting license. The permit, which costs $26.90, is not required for junior license holders.

Finding Pheasants:

In recent years, the Game Commission strived annually to raise and release at least 200,000 pheasants, and regularly exceeded that number.

To enhance efficiencies in producing pheasants, the agency closed two of its four pheasant farms. However, the …Read the Rest

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