You will not find one post by me where I said the herd should be managed at 40 DPSM. I just referenced that report to show that the herd is managed based on the RDDt, which is the density to promote max. sustainable timber production. It also shows why breeding rates didn't increase as the herd was reduced in the NC counties.
When you misrepresent what I post it just shows that you can't support the current plan based on facts and you can't explain why 2F is being managed at a much higher density than 2G even though it has poorer regeneration.
Demanding deer densities beyond a natural balance will do just that eventually.
The MSY carrying capacity is the natural balance and RDDt is a subjective and unnatural goal.