The Windom Wetland Management District in Windom, Minnesota, is accepting bids for ten new grazing opportunities in Cottonwood, Freeborn, Jackson, and Murray counties of southern Minnesota for the 2026 grazing season. The ten new sites range in size from 45 to 150 acres. Producers must follow all federal and state regulations.
Applicants must submit a completed bid sheet from the bid packet by 4 p.m. on March 13, 2026. A Special Use Permit will also be required for each successful bidder.
Bid packets are available on the district website Windom Wetland Management District | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (fws.gov) or by contacting assistant manager Todd Hauge at (507) 831-2220 ext. 03 or todd_hauge@fws.gov. Packets include maps and all details for each activity and unit.
Bid packets may be downloaded below in the "Get Started" section by clicking "Download Grazing Package" or by contacting assistant manager Todd Hauge at (507) 831-2220 ext. 3 or todd_hauge@fws.gov. Applications must be received by 4 pm on March 13, 2026.
Bids may be mailed to: Windom WMD, Attn: Grazing Bid, 49663 County Road 17, Windom 56101, or emailed to todd_hauge@fws.gov.
Units will be allocated using a competitive bidding process. The winning bidders will be notified by March 17, 2026. Any additional questions, please contact Assistant Manager Todd Hauge.
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This is a digital copy of the 2026 grazing package. If you prefer, you can pick up and drop off a paper copy of the package at Refuge Headquarters.
Windom Wetland Management District
49663 County Road 17
Windom, MN 56101
Bid packets may be downloaded below by clicking "Download Grazing Package," or by contacting assistant manager Todd Hauge at (507) 831-2220 ext. 3 or todd_hauge@fws.gov. Applications must be received by 4 pm on March 13, 2026.