MARSHALL — It could be a good year for deer hunting in southern Minnesota, representatives of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Thursday. “We’re expecting pretty decent deer numbers,” said Joe Stangel, acting regional wildlife manager for southwest Minnesota. Southern Minnesota had a mild winter last year, which would be good for deer populations, he said. At the same time, harvest progress in the region could make it easier for hunters to find deer. The firearm deer hunting season opens Saturday in Minnesota. So far, the number of deer permits sold this year ...