It has been reported = see beareded hens better cahcne for Multiple bearded toms....

And to answer why someone would shoot one? Well according to some State DNR regs they are legal as it states One Bearded Turkey. Clearly the beard is seen. Some hunters don't know the difference between a hen or tom and just see the beard.
For me, the one I shot - it was my 20th yr hunting with the guy I started with sitting right next to me and this hen was a great challenge. She sports my wall now forever.
So each to their own and like I posted I won't take another. That picuture was the 5th I have seen while hunting and then the very next day I saw my 6th....
JW