I realize this is a personal decision that each hunter has to make on their own, but each year I pledge to "voluntary restrain" from shooting hens. And each year, I end up shooting a few. So, at the end of the season, I try to send a few bucks for each hen harvested to Delta Waterfowl Foundation. If anyone wants to do the same, you can get info on their Voluntary Restraint program by calling 1-888-987-3695 or by logging on to www.deltawaterfowl.org