Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal disease that can affect deer, moose, and elk. While it has not been detected in deer or moose in the Ceded Territory, it has been found in deer in other areas of Minnesota. Submit your harvested deer heads to 1854 to have them tested for CWD for FREE, plus receive a gift card for each head submitted! Questions? Contact Morgan Swingen at (218) 722-8907.

Hypothermia is a serious condition that occurs when your body temperature sinks below 96°F. It requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms of hypothermia include: shivering, exhaustion, confusion, memory loss, drowsiness, and slurred speech. Always dress in layers for cold weather, and pay attention to your body when outdoors.

With 5.5 million acres in the 1854 Ceded Territory, it can be daunting to try and figure out where treaty harvest can be exercised. Fortunately, we have the tool for the job! Explore the 1854 Interactive WebMap...

Applicants must apply in person, be listed in our enrollment book AND provide one of the following documents: Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Enrollment Card, Grand Portage or Bois Forte-issued ID card, state issued identification card/drivers' license/drivers' permit, certified copy of a birth certificate, valid INS certificate of citizenship, or valid, unexpired US Passport or Passport card.