Find land to hay or graze
Each summer, Ducks Unlimited Canada connects with Saskatchewan farmers looking for additional hay or grazing through our hay tender process. Sound management of pastureland keeps forage stands healthy and vigorous, helps with weed control, and also maintains productive habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. In 2024, Ducks Unlimited Canada made over 65,000 acres of land available to area producers through this program.
Our 2025 Hay Tender process will open in June.
JANUARY 2025 NOTICE – Lands open for grazing leases
In ongoing efforts to manage DUC-held properties as waterfowl and wildlife habitat while also assisting Saskatchewan livestock producers meet the need for adequate forage, DUC is inviting “Expression of Interest” applications for several grazing leases in east-central Saskatchewan.
Considerations for leasing include:
- Pasture is unsupervised.
- Livestock grazing period – July 15 to October 1, in alternating years.
- Stocking rate based on 75% of assessed AUMs.
- Lessee is responsible for yearly maintenance of fences.
- Present lease rate of $0.90/day per cow-calf pair.
Applicants will be scored based on proximity to DUC land. However, the final determination is at the discretion of DUC.
Land is available for grazing leases in the following Rural Municipalities:
RM of Garry (Project Name)
- SW32-25-7-W2 160 acres (Churko)
- NE33-25-9-W2 160 acres (Patron B Purchase)
- NE27-25-9-W2 160 acres (Patron F Purchase)
- SE33-25-9-W2 160 acres (Elash FWDF)
RM of Sliding Hills
- N½30-28-1-W2 (Uhryn)
RM of Churchbridge (All Quarters – One Lease)
- SW18-24-32-W1 (Ellingboe J)
- NW7-24-32-W1 (Baerg Uplands)
- NE7 & W1/2 8-24-32-W1 (Anderson D)
RM of Calder
- NW18-26-32-W1 (Strutynski Uplands)
If you are interested in leasing, please complete this form, 2025 Grazing Lease Application Final and email to j_olson@ducks.ca or text to 306-620-5962 before March 31, 2025.
Only selected individuals will be contacted.
Want more information about the Hay and Graze Tender Program in Saskatchewan? Contact us:
By Phone: 1-866-252-3825
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