Suspect in coast ducks, geese wasting contacts OSP

(Update: Possible suspect contacts OSP)

More than a dozen dead birds found in three garbage bags

CLOVERDALE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon State Police said Sunday they have heard from someone believed to have illegally disposed of three garbage bags full of dead ducks and geese.

Troopers offered no more new information, other than to say the investigation is continuing.

A person walking their dog near the Nestucca River found three garbage bags full of dead ducks and geese last Thursday, prompting OSP Fish and Wildlife troopers to ask the public for help Saturday in finding who illegally wasted the animals. A reward also was offered.

OSP Fish and Wildlife troopers said the bags were found in the area of the Cloverdale Boat Launch and the Cloverdale Water District building.

A total of eight geese and five ducks were found in the garbage bags. Three of the geese had the breast meat removed and the rest were left to waste, troopers said.

OSP asked anyone who was in the area or anyone who might have information about those responsible to call the TIP line at 1-800-452-7888, or dial *OSP and refer information to Sergeant Greg Plummer.  Information can also be sent by email to TIP@state.or.us.

** Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators**

The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals.

Preference Point Rewards:

* 5 Points-Bighorn Sheep

* 5 Points-Rocky Mountain Goat

* 5 Points-Moose

* 5 Points-Wolf

* 4 Points-Elk

* 4 Points-Deer

* 4 Points-Antelope

* 4 Points-Bear

* 4 Points-Cougar

Or the Oregon Hunters Association TIP reward fund also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat, Moose, Elk, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Wolf, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, Furbearers, Game Fish and Shellfish.  Cash rewards can also be awarded for turning in people who destroy habitat, illegally obtain licenses/tags and for the unlawful lending/borrowing of big game tags.

CASH REWARDS:

* $1,000 Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat and Moose

* $500 Elk, Deer and Antelope

* $300 Bear, Cougar and Wolf

* $300 Habitat Destruction

* $200 Illegally Obtaining License/Tag(s)

* $200 Unlawful Lend/Borrow Big Game Tags(s)

* $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl

* $100 Furbearers

* $100 Game Fish and Shellfish

How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity:

TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP(677)

TIP E-Mail: TIP@state.or.us (Monitored M-F 8:00AM - 5:00PM)