To top it off, the DNR paid part of the fencing cost. He's even come out to make sure the fence is working. Following the simple adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, the Division of Wildlife works with growers statewide to control and prevent costly damage by wildlife to commercial crops. These animal troublemakers include some of Minnesota's most popular species. Topping the list are white-tailed deer, which will munch on growing crops, browse on orchard and nursery stock, and eat stored grain.
Black bears favor beehives and ripening oats.
Canada geese and their goslings graze on sprouting soybeans. Raccoons, wild turkeys, and even moose will also mosey on up to the agricultural buffet. Eating up profits Part of the DNR's mission is to manage wildlife populations for the benefit of the state's citizens. That doesn't just mean increasing populations for the people who like to hunt and watch wildlife. The DNR is also responsible for helping those who suffer financially from healthy wildlife populations.