I understand shoot what makes you happy thing and yes that is true. I always enjoy turkey hunting and I have taken many in the 8 to 11 inch bearded turkeys. I took a 5 to 6 inch a few years ago and I do believe it may have been the smallest but that really doesn't matter to me. I would also take a lesser if it comes down to the last weekend or so. I hunt with bow so for me any legal bird is a big thing for me. It really doesn't matter 4 or 11 inch it still is a challange everytime out with a bow. I have been very lucky to have taken great mature birds.