1854 Treaty Authority News

All approved 2026 autumn season dates are within, including ricing, hunting, and trapping. Check out the wealth of opportunities in incentives available as we try to increase participation in youth hunting for big game and contributions to our CWD testing program. Join us in congratulating 10 treaty hunters that earned their safety certifications at the end of July.

Farewell to our long-time leader, Sonny Myers, as he embarks on a well earned retirement. 1854 forges ahead under new direction with Michele Beeksma at the helm! 

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As of August 27, rice is still milky and not ready to be harvested in Cook County and the traditional territory of the Grand Portage Band. The Band advises tribal and state ricers to respect the rice beds and not harvest until it's ripe in our area. While we may see posts on social media of our relatives in elsewhere in Minnesota and Wisconsin harvesting, rice on the North Shore is typically a week or more behind. Most years, rice is still ripening in mid-September or even late September. If you are out ricing and the rice is still milky please stop ricing and give the bed more time to mature. 

1854 certified nine new SAFE hunters in a firearms safety/hunter education course in Bois Forte at the end of July. Miigwech to the 477 program for hosting us, and all who participated. We are thrilled to see a few those individuals listed on 2026 moose hunt applications!

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Please be safe if you're going to be outside. Any air quality index (AQI) above 300 is hazardous to all populations, not just susceptible populations, and many PurpleAir monitors documented AQIs into the 1000s and even 2000s at the sensor near Sea Gull Lake yesterday (Wednesday 7/15) around 4pm. For reference, a "good" AQI is anything less than 50.

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**Bois Forte Summer Youth workers: if coming from Vermilion, let Leanne and/or Marne know and transportation will be provided for you.

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 off-reservation moose hunt. Completed applications must be postmarked no later than midnight, August 7, 2026 or hand delivered to the 1854 Treaty Authority office at 4428 Haines Road, Duluth, MN 55811 by 4:00 pm, August 7, 2026. Completed, signed applications can also be scanned and submitted by email to Morgan Swingen (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by 4:00 pm, August 7, 2026. Late applications will not be included in the drawing, NO EXCEPTIONS.

You can find the application under the "Quick Links" section on our homepage, or at the following link:

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Niibin is in full swing, say the hatched and happily swarming black flies. The 2026 ceded territory moose season has been approved, and applications will be available June 22nd.

Our interactive webmap has been updated - if you haven't already, we urge you to take some time and check out its capabilities and YOUR opportunities throughout the '54. Duluth-area Indian Education students had the chance to experience the science of water quality through sampling a nearby waterway while collecting traditional teachings.

Curious in participating in this year's off-reservation moose hunt? Consider attending one of the upcoming moose hunt recruitment events for the chance to (1) gather your hunting party or connect with other hunters in need of a party, (2) update your 1854 ID, (3) obtain some input from CO's, biologists and Knowledge Keepers, (4) submit your 2026 application, (5) win some door prizes, and (6) share a meal, all in one stop! Join us in welcoming our new staffers.

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REGISTER HERE for the Monday July, 13th event held at the Nett Lake RTC: https://forms.gle/URmgPUagSoajGdHEA

REGISTER HERE for the Tuesday July, 14th event held in Grand Portage: https://forms.gle/R42KDmGjE1tAJqo47

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Register with Teague Goodsky: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 218-481-7019 

Complete the self-study @ www.ATVcourse.com (6 animated chapters + test) **Contact Teague to get the Payment Code for the online course!

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*Always, ALWAYS wear a PFD, especially for the little ones. Cold water can kill within minutes.

*Have your 1854 ID card on you while angling.

*Know your treaty limits and try to keep limits separate from non-tribal catch if possible.

*Do not trespass.

Good luck out there! And bring home the bacon!

1854 is happy to announce the release of our UPDATED Interactive WebMap in a new platform, which offers additional functionality over the old platform. One highlight we would like to point out: there are pop-up boxes that provide information when features are clicked.

A new aspect we are excited about are the "Bookmarks", shown in the lower right that automatically shows specific groups of layers. For example, clicking on the "Fishing" bookmark will display the data layers for lakes, boat access points, aquatic invasive species presence, and netting opportunities.  

For a quick tutorial, check out the Info page before diving in!