Madison Wetland Management District in Madison, South Dakota, has cooperative agriculture opportunities for grazing on 28 waterfowl production areas in 2026. Grazing units range in size from 15 to 369 acres.
Application packets are available at the Wetland Management District Office, PO Box 48, 23520 SD Hwy 19, Madison, SD 57042. You can also request that a packet be mailed to you by contacting Marcie Button by phone (office at 605-256-2974; cell 605-270-9491) or email (marcella_button@fws.gov). Applications may be submitted by mail, email, or in person to the WMD Office.
Applications must be received by close of business Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Successful applicants will be selected through an open and competitive process. Applications will be scored and ranked using objective criteria described in the application paperwork.
If two or more applicants receive equal rankings, a lottery drawing will decide the winner. That drawing will take place Friday, March 20, 2026. All applicants will be notified following the drawings.
For more information, please contact Marcie Button at 605-270-9491 (cell) or marcella_button@fws.gov.