# Stryker Closes for MT DNRC, Board Median at 28 Pct Over Minimum _Oct 7, 2026_ > MT DNRC's Stryker Timber Sale closed October 6, the one new result this issue. The 35-sale board sits at a 28 pct median over minimum on 88,071 MBF sold. Coal Train (WA DNR) leads the board at 408 pct over its per-unit minimum. _Numbers as of Oct 7, 2026 pull._ Stryker Timber Sale (MT DNRC) closed October 6, the one new result posted to the board since the prior issue. Coal Train (WA DNR, Northwest) holds the period's biggest per-unit premium, clearing **$18.86/ton** against a **$3.71/ton** per-unit minimum, **408% over the per-unit minimum** with 1 bidder. Total high bid was **$578,153** against a **$113,730** total minimum. [Chart: Green sawtimber bidding heat (%)](https://stumpage.news/board/recent-results) ([data](https://stumpage.news/board/recent-results.md) — chart image: https://stumpage.news/charts/issues/timber/2026-10-07/board/recent-results.png) Across 35 sold sales since August 6, green sawtimber sits at a **28% median over appraised minimum** on **88,071 MBF** (state program) sold. - **Short Star Blowdown Timber Permit (MT DNRC, Northwestern Land Office):** cleared **$35.10/ton** against a **$12.00/ton** per-unit minimum, 193% over the per-unit minimum with 3 bidders. Total high bid **$87,399** against a **$29,880** total minimum. Reported as the board's standout in the prior issue. - **East Bead (WA DNR):** the period's largest volume at **50,644 tons**. Total high bid **$1,864,206**. - **No bids:** 5 sales on the recent board drew no bid. Three are named in the digest: Country Boy (WA DNR), Q Parody Peak (WA DNR) and Q Dead End (WA DNR). ## Upcoming auctions 45 sales are advertised and not yet auctioned. Jackass Creek 2 (IDL, Mica) at **8,385 MBF** (Oct 7) is the largest MBF volume in the near-term book. Berried Butte GNA Ton (IDL, Idaho Panhandle National Forest) at **59,407 tons** (Oct 20) is the largest by ton volume. - Oct 7: Bald Larch (IDL, Mica): 5,450 MBF offered - **Oct 7: Jackass Creek 2 (IDL, Mica): 8,385 MBF offered** - Oct 8: Wapiti DxP (USFS, Siuslaw National Forest): volume not published - Oct 13: Cabin Loft Cedar (IDL, Maggie Creek): 5,765 MBF offered - Oct 13: Lakit DxP Timber Sale (USFS, Deschutes National Forest): volume not published - Oct 14: 37 Decks Timber Sale (USFS, Colville National Forest): volume not published - Oct 14: Buckaroo Timber Sale (USFS, Umpqua National Forest): volume not published - Oct 19: Roundup Lacey (IDL, Maggie Creek): 2,865 MBF offered - Oct 19: Lone Corndog (ODF, Klamath-Lake): volume not published - **Oct 20: Berried Butte GNA Ton (IDL, Idaho Panhandle National Forest): 59,407 tons offered** - Oct 20: Cousin Eddy (IDL, Priest Lake): 2,405 MBF offered - Oct 21: 44 Decks (USFS, Mount Hood National Forest): volume not published Plus 2 sales from earlier this month have already held their auctions. Results are pending. Price and bidder figures for Stryker (MT DNRC, October 6) are not in this issue's digest. --- Canonical URL: https://stumpage.news/issues/2026-10-07