Interesting stuff and I again really apreciate the thoughtful and detailed answers. So much that we don't know but experimenting and learning is a huge part of the fun for myself.

I am going to continue my aggressive culling through this year, but will leave any that are larger than 14" and I might spare a few if they are above the 100% RW. I'm also going to add a 2-3+ lbs LMB if and when I have the opportunity. It seems like a good way to control the midsized BG population... maybe even some of the stunted LMB.

I'll play around with chunking the BG and see if I can get any traction. Not sure that I have that level of commitment for catching, cutting and feeding. smile