Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge announces a cooperative agriculture opportunity for fall livestock grazing on one unit, totaling approximately 414 acres, for a period of up to five years.

To be considered, applicants must submit the grazing application form materials attached to this announcement. A hard copy can be obtained at the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge headquarters (305 Ruby Valley Road, Ruby Valley, NV 89833-9802). 

Applications may be submitted by email to hilary_swarts@fws.gov, by mail, or in person at Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge headquarters. Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on September 4, 2026.

Successful applicants will be selected through an open and competitive process after the environmental compliance process has been completed. For more information, interested applicants should contact Project Leader/Wildlife Refuge Manager Hilary Swarts at hilary_swarts@fws.gov.