1854 Treaty Authority
is an Inter-Tribal natural resource management agency that protects and implements the off-reservation hunting, fishing and gathering rights of the Bois Forte Band and the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in the lands ceded under the Treaty of 1854...
1854 Office - COVID Update
If you are planning on visiting the office of the 1854 Treaty Authority for business purposes, be aware of the Authority office face mask policy: VISITORS WHO ARE FULLY VACCINATED WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS INSIDE THE OFFICE. HOWEVER, IF YOU ARE NOT FULLY VACCINATED, PLEASE WEAR A MASK WHEN VISITING OUR OFFICE. We will be glad to provide a face mask if you need one! We thank you for your compliance and patience as we all work together to keep everyone safe.
Help 1854 Protect Waawaashkeshiwag
Please bring us the heads from your 1854 Ceded Territory harvested deer
DEER FIREARMS OPENER
Good luck to all hitting the field at 7:29 on Saturday November 6th! Don’t forget to wear at least 50% blaze (orange or pink) visible from the outside. Know your target and what is beyond it. The easiest way to register is using 1854’s online deer registration form, found under the QuickLinks on the website. Be safe out there – and bring home the bacon!
1854 ID REQUIREMENT AMENDMENT
On December 17th, 2020, the 1854 Treaty Authority Board of Directors voted to extend the 1854 ID requirement amendment: 1854 ID card holders can use their tribal enrollment ID card for off reservation, treaty harvest, in lieu of an 1854 ID card until December 31st, 2021.
'Where can I go to harvest?'
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...
ATTENTION: YOUTH HUNTERS
Participate in the 2021 Deer Hunt for a chance to win a: Browning Spec Ops EDGE 20-Megapixel Trail Camera! Any Bois Forte or Grand Portage enrollee under the age of 18 years participating in this years' 1854 treaty deer hunt will automatically be entered. Drawing will take place after the close of the 2021 deer season. The winner will be contact shortly thereafter.
