1854 TREATY AUTHORITY
The 1854 Treaty Authority is an inter-tribal natural resource management organization that protects and implements the off-reservation hunting, fishing and gathering rights for the Grand Portage and Bois Forte bands in the lands ceded to the United States government under the Treaty of La Pointe, 1854.
Wild Rice condition updates are live!
Resource management has begun manoomin condition updates for the 2024 season. Harvesting may begin once the rice is ripe after August 15th.
Update: 12/15/2023
The COVID era provision regarding use of Tribal ID's in lieu of an 1854 card has now EXPIRED and band members need to make sure they have a valid 1854 ID Card while exercising treaty rights.
Treaty Rights Includes Camping
Grand Portage and Bois Forte Band members may use designated USFS Superior National Forest campgrounds exempt of fees. Band members must have an 1854 ID card on their person and agree to abide by both the USFS Regulations and the 1854 Superior National Forest Camping Regulations.
"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...
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Quick Links
- Online Deer Registration
- 2024 Moose Harvest Count
- Invasive Species Infested Waters
- Fishing Seasons
- Bois Forte Whitefish/Cisco Netting Clinic
- Superior National Forest Camping Info
- "The Right to Hunt and Fish Therein..."
- Application for Employment
- Fish Consumption Guide Map
- 2024-25 Hunting/Trapping Seasons
- Interactive WebMap
- Lake Superior Ojibwe Learning Guide
- 1854 FAQ's