Description: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking proposals for a farm lease contract for land management at Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area, focusing on agricultural practices that support wildlife populations and recreational opportunities.
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State AgencyIL
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Nov 12, 2026
Leasing of agricultural land at Double 'T' State Fish & Wildlife Area - Rice Lake for land management and agricultural practices.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State AgencyIL
Posted
Oct 5, 2026
Nov 25, 2026
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for a revenue-generating agricultural lease of approximately 89.80 acres at Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Wayne County, covering crop years 2027 through 2031. The solicitation estimates annual value to the State at $4,041 ($45 per acre) for each crop year. Bids are due November 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2026.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State AgencyIL
Posted
Oct 5, 2026
Nov 25, 2026
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources seeks bids for agricultural farming services on state-owned property near Sanganois State Fish & Wildlife Area through Farm Lease 27AL2192. The revenue-generating lease covers approximately 338.43 acres in Cass and Mason Counties for crop years 2027 through 2031. Farming must follow conservation-oriented practices intended to support wildlife habitat, soil health, and water quality while reducing erosion and chemical impacts.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State AgencyIL
Posted
Sep 17, 2026
Oct 21, 2026
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids through an Invitation for Bid for a revenue-generating agricultural farm lease at Big Bend State Fish & Wildlife Area; this is a procurement solicitation, not a grant program. The lease covers approximately 230.70 to 257.40 acres annually from crop years 2027 through 2031 in Whiteside County, Illinois. Bids are evaluated on the highest overall price, with the bid opening scheduled for October 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
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