- Regulates off-reservation hunting, trapping, and fishing seasons/limits for enrolled band members - Issues licenses and carcass tags to hunters - Registers harvested animals in accordance with the Conservation Code and the 1988 Agreement with the State of Minnesota. Also plays an active role in monitoring the status of natural resources within the Ceded Territory. Other activities include research, habitat evaluation and restoration, and involvement with environmental issues. Issues registrations for: - Big game - Fur-bearer - Harvest of animals or wild rice - Access to state parks on treaty lands - Off-reservation treaty hunting - Designated and disability hunting permits - National forest camping fee exemptions - Watercraft, ATV, and snowmobile licenses for Grand Portage and Bois Forte members Safety Instructors: Conservation Officers are licensed firearm and snowmobile safety instructors Natural Resource Monitoring: Conservation Officers are assisting the 1854 Authority biologists in monitoring selected wild rice lakes in the 1854 Treaty area. This is part of a long term wild rice monitoring program aimed at learning scientific information on this valuable and unique resource. Public Outreach: 1854 Conservation Officers also participate in various public functions as a means to promote education regarding all aspects of the natural resources including classroom presentations, career days, fair booths, and other functions of these types