Timber Auction Packets

The Department of Natural Resources holds timber auctions monthly at Region Offices. Auctions generally take place on the last Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each month (see the Timber Auction Dates page for complete schedule). Bids must be received before the bid box is closed (see Auction Bidding Procedures and Forms for more information). Results and Bid Records will be post to the Auction Results page. 

Timber Sale Auctions

Auction Packets

Below, you can find Auction Books and Timber Sale Auction Packets for sales occurring each month. Sale packets includes pre-sale documents prepared by DNR. Please note that all bidders are responsible for conducting their own inspection and appraisals.

January 2025 - Timber Sale Auction Packets and Auction Book

February 2025 - Timber Sale Auction Packets and Auction Book

March 2025 - Timber Sale Auction Packets and Auction Book

April 2025 - Timber Sale Auction Packets and Auction Book

May 2025 - Timber Sale Auction Packets and Auction Book

June 2025 - Timber Sale Auction Packets and Auction Book

July 2025 - Timber Sale Auction Packets and Auction Book

August 2024 - Timber Sale Auction Packets and Auction Book

September 2024 - Timber Sale Auction Packets and Auction Book

October 2024 - Timber Sale Auction Packets and Auction Book

November 2024 - Timber Sale Auction Packets and Auction Book

December 2024 - Timber Sale Auction Packets and Auction Book

Hybrid Auctions

All Region auctions will be held in a hybrid format. This means you can:

  • Attend in person, or
  • Participate virtually through Teams

For full details, please see the February 2023 Auction Announcement and the Instructions on how to join Teams auctions.

Certification Information

Mapping Tools

You can access Shapefiles and geo-referenced PDF maps (GeoPDFs) for mobile mapping apps on the Department's File Sharing Site. There you can also find historical timber sale documents such as auction results, bid records, and auction books.

Early Timber Sale Previews 

Get a first look at upcoming timber sales. These draft materials offer an early preview to help you prepare.

View Early Timber Sale Previews

Contract Harvest Bid Packets

DNR hires contractors to harvest and deliver log sorts from Contract Harvesting sales, including forest improvement treatment projects. Harvesters must pre-qualify to become an eligible bidder in the qualified bidder pool. Information regarding specific harvesting contracts is found in Harvester Bid Packets on the Current Bid Opportunities page, linked below. Eligible bidders will be notified of new projects. To become an eligible bidder fill out and submit and application packet linked below.

View Current Contract Harvest Bid Opportunities

Unsold Timber Sales Available at Minimum Value

Timber sales that did not receive bids at auction are now available at minimum bid value.

View Unsold Timber Sales