Fish, Tree & Native Seed Sales

2021 McLean County Plat Books

The McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District offers the 2021 McLean County Plat Book for purchase. Plat Books are $35 Cash or Check or $40 by Credit Card. Contact our Office at 309-452-3848 ext 3 to purchase.

Native Seed and Pollinator Habitat is available for purchase through the McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District. Brochures, mixes and various companies are displayed on our brochure board. Please contact our office or pickup a flyer.

Native Seed Drills Available To Rent

The McLean County Pheasants Forever chapter has made three Truax Drills available for wildlife habitat installation in McLean County. These drills were purchased in cooperation with Illinois DNR through Habitat Stamp funds purchased by Illinois Hunters. Reporting of seeding is required to maintain records of habitat installed.

Rental Agreement Details: Checks made payable to: Pheasants Forever

• $250 Security Deposit (Returned when equipment is returned in good working order. **Operable and Clean) Drill inspection is made by Resource Conservationist, and must be dropped off with the employee present.
• $50 per Business Day Cost. (Planter to be picked up and returned on same day. If not, an additional $50 charge for each day utilized.
• $100 per Business Day for Waterway Seedings

Equipment Requirements/Specifications:

Learn how to calibrate the Drill for the Correct Seeding Rate Per Acre

• Minimum 50 Horsepower Tractor
• Drill has Pioneer ends and 2 hydraulic Lines for raising/lowering
• A truck with a hitch pin needed for transport (45mph max speed)
  • Drill is pulled with a tow bar
• Drill is 8 feet wide and does 5 feet of planting
• The three seed boxes are capable of planting native seed mixes, pollinator habitat, food plots, and cool season plantings.

Tree Planter available for Rent

The McLean County Pheasants Forever chapter has made a tree planter available for wildlife habitat installation in McLean County. This tree planter was purchased in cooperation with Illinois DNR through Habitat Stamp funds purchased by Illinois Hunters. Reporting of tree seedling installation is required to maintain records of habitat installed.

Rental Agreement Details: Checks made payable to: McLean County SWCD

• $250 Security Deposit (Returned when equipment is returned in good working order. **Operable and Clean) Planter inspection is made by Resource Conservationist, and must be dropped off with the employee present
• $.03 per Tree Seedling Cost. (Planter to be picked up and returned on same day. A $30 minimum charge is  required.

Equipment Requirements/Specifications:

• Minimum 50 Horsepower Tractor with 3 Point attachment
• A truck with a 2″ ball needed for transport (35mph max speed)
  • Planter is pulled on a trailer
• Planter is capable of planting up to 4-5′ bare root trees

Fish and Pond Literature
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Marking Flags

Orange marking flags are available in bundles of 100 for $12.00 per bundle.