Well buddy thats a choice that people have to decide for themselves. I dont go as much by size as I do age and how empty my freezer is lol. Here in Arkansas we have a 3 point rule and a 4 point rule in certain parts of the state. Where i hunt its 3 point rule and thats 3 points or more on 1 side. There trying to let the 1 1/2 yr olds grown up a bit. The game and fish has been doing this for about 8 or 9 years now.