Jan,

I guess that makes sense.  I looked around on the web for some data, but couldn't find anything that seemed close.  I know that QP and BWCAW don't have the funds to do proper wildlife surveys and make these decisions on sound scientific data.  I guess that's why it is a "recommendation" and not a "regulation".

Personally, I'm going to continue to put the guts at the shore.  I just plain enjoy watching the seagulls come in, fight, then freak out when the eagle flies over, run away, and then ultimately watch the eagle fly off with the carcass.