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Upcoming Oil & Gas Lease Auction beginning March 17, 2026, and closing March 24, 2026.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Categories: Minerals

The next Department of Trust Lands oil & gas lease auction will open March 17, 2026. Bidding will close March 24, 2026.

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Upcoming Spring 2026 Surface Lease Auctions

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 08:00 am - Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 05:00 pm

Categories: Surface

Department of Trust Lands Spring surface auctions will be held the week of March 23rd-26th.

Browse the Spring 2026 Surface Auction schedule, leasing FAQs and county advertisements.

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Oil & Gas Lease Auction beginning March 17, 2026, and closing March 24, 2026.

Upcoming Spring 2026 Surface Lease Auctions