Deer Pantry Wildlife Refuge Pond

A Pond at the Heart of the Refuge

The camera frames a spring-fed pond ringed by dense northern forest, the focal point of a wildlife sanctuary in Brownville. Reflections of spruce and birch shimmer across the still surface, drawing thirsty wildlife down to the bank.

A Pantry for Wild Deer

Founded in 2008, Brownville's Food Pantry for Deer distributes native oats to sustain the local white-tailed deer herd. The operation has grown into a refuge for all wildlife, with dozens of deer and wild turkeys frequenting the grounds.

Wildlife of Central Maine

Set deep in Piscataquis County, the sanctuary lies within one of New England's most remote forested regions. The PTZ camera pans across the clearing, offering intimate views of the animals that call this corner of Maine home.

A Nonprofit Sanctuary

Run as a registered nonprofit, the pantry relies on community donations to feed the herd and maintain its cameras. Viewers worldwide share in this quiet stewardship of one of Maine's most cherished wildlife refuges.