The Savanna District of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge seeks public interest in grass hay harvest on approximately 147 acres on a designated area on the Refuge. The haying unit is located in Jackson County, IA, (Pleasant Creek Tarr Tract; 147 acres.)
All haying and bale equipment removal is to be completed from Saturday, August 1, through Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Bidding will be based on price/ton.
Individuals will be selected based on receipt of a sealed high bid. All bids must be received no later than 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 29.
Yearly hay removal reduces the buildup of dead material that can accumulate and prevent growth of native vegetation. In addition, late summer/fall removal of reed canary grass can provide short vegetation heights in the spring. These are foraging conditions favored by wildlife, such as waterfowl and shorebirds.
Please contact Nate Williams at 815-541-1385 to obtain a haying bid package. It will provide detailed information of the program, bidding requirements, and expectations of the haying permittee.