...their numbers can proliferate in a short period of time, seriously damaging aquatic plants and water quality," said Ken Varland, DNR southern region wildlife manager. "This diminishes the attractiveness of a body of water for fish, wildlife...

...fawns and weaker deer in the Southwest where snow depths are causing some issues," said DNR regional wildlife manager Ken Varland. "We are seeing significant crop depredation concerns, especially in the Marshall, Slayton, Windom and Lac qui...

...legislative session, the DNR Section of Wildlife is facing "some very tough times," DNR Region 4 Wildlife Manager Ken Varland said. "We were already in a difficult financial situation and now that the license fee increase did not pass, the...

...inside. Cute baby raccoons, curled up in a bundle, purring and whimpering softly. The sky suddenly turned dark. Ken Varland, DNR Southern Region wildlife manager, held two of the four baby raccoons recently brought to the DNR regional headquarters...