Lots of whitetail deer activity seen in the DP forest recently, and lucky enough to capture a buck rub on camera! This deer also gave us quite the staring contest once he figured out he was being watched. (fb)

Each year Deep Portage puts out a special mug available for those who donate $75 to support our organization. This year, you could be the one to create an image that will be on the 2026 mug! We are picking one critter this year for the contest and choosing artwork for that critter to be on the mug. Contest Guidelines: - Submissions due: Sunday, October 26th, 2025 - Winner chosen on Monday, November 3rd, 2025 - Critter must be an Ermine/Short-tailed weasel - Artwork should be 1 color - Size printed on the mug is about 2"x2" - Email digital files to office@deepportage.org or mail paper submissions to 2197 Nature Center Drive NW, Hackensack, MN 56452 - Winner will receive two mugs with their artwork We look forward to seeing the submissions and continuing the fun tradition of the critter mug! (fb)