Ducks & Geese Wasted North Coast, Dec. 30

The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help locating the person(s) responsible for the unlawful waste of several ducks and geese in Tillamook County. On Thursday, December 26, 2019, Fish and Wildlife Troopers responded to a report of three garbage bags full of birds found by a person while walking their dog. The bags were located near the Nestucca River in the area of the Cloverdale Boat Launch and the Cloverdale Water District building. A total of eight geese and five ducks were found within the three garbage bags. Three of the geese had the breast meat removed and the rest were left to waste. OSP is asking anyone who was in the area or anyone who may have information on the person(s) 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. Update, Dec. 29 – OSP would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance with this case. The subject believed to be involved has contacted OSP and the investigation is continuing.