Thanks to all for your replys! I understand about people taking the shot, but the deciding point for me was the lack of visible beards. I have taken a LOT of crap from fellow hunters around here that think I should have taken one and hope for the best if the DOW officer checked us. Not a way I wanted to take one this year.
I also want to teach my kids to value nature, learn about game management, and honor the wildlife. Ethics are a part of that. I might have been able to say that I got one, but if I have to sneak the bird out and hope I don't get checked, that isn't ethical to me.
If people have other views on this, I am interested in hearing them.