LANSING – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ winter auction of surplus public land starts Tuesday.

Several of the largest parcels are in Alpena, Dickinson and Newaygo counties.

“Much of the land offered at this auction is isolated from other DNR-managed property, which creates some management challenges,” said Michael Michalek, DNR real estate resource specialist.

For auction information, go to Michigan.gov/LandForSale.

Individual property listings will not be available for bid until the Tuesday auction start date. At that time, instructions for submitting a bid and printable bid forms will be provided on the webpage.

Sealed bids must be postmarked by midnight Wednesday, Jan. 8, and will be opened Wednesday, Jan. 22.