Land Goes Up For Sale

The Department of Natural Resources is offering five state-owned parcels of land for public sale beginning July 16, 2015.

In June 2014, the Natural Resources Board approved 22 department-owned properties totaling approximately 1,400 acres for public sale. The bidding process for these parcels will close Aug. 12, 2015, at 10 am. The parcels available for purchase are located in Vilas, Sawyer and Lincoln counties, and range from five to 80 acres.

Land titles may transfer to the successful bidders subject to certain restrictions, including county snowmobile easements, DNR access easements, or “no development” requirements on certain portions of the property. Each parcel will be sold “as is,” and it is the bidder’s responsibility to determine the condition of the property and its suitability for any private use.

For specific property information, maps, and photographs visit the Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction website at wisconsinsurplus.com.

The sale of select department-owned lands will help resolve key boundary and access issues, realign land ownership with conservation partners and private citizens for more efficient management, and allow the department to work closely with partner and stakeholder organizations to meet common property and conservation goals.