RE: QDM Question
BCC - This is in theory that a population (deer for ie.) will grow until it reachs it biological carrying capacity. BCC is not practically measured annually, but over a period of years, and is kept at an optimum in mid curve.
For example - If the BCC on a select propert is 100 deer. The best stradegy for maximum harvest is to maintain say 50-60 deer. Close as possible to midpoint of the growth curve. Things such as severe weather, poaching, hunting etc. all play factors in the bcc.
SCC - This is the maximum wildlife population acceptabe to people. Deer and farmers, deer and cars, deer and aunt maybellines rose garden. Thses are all factors of scc. SCC is one attribute to managemnt that in some cases requires educatinal efforts.
Dan O. - have you approached your neighboring land owners with an objective managment program. Offer to do surveys, micro habitat management, etc...
Get your neighbors involved......as well as educated.