The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help for information to identify whoever was responsible for the unlawful killing of 15 to 20 Coot Ducks near Government Cove in Cascade Locks.  The OSP was notified by a Hood River County Sheriff’s Deputy about the coot ducks floating dead near Government Cove on November 12.  There was no evidence at the scene to determine the cause of death, but examination of four of the ducks by the Oregon Department of Fish Wildlife determined the ducks were killed by a small caliber weapon, possibly a .17 caliber rifle or pellet gun.  Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact OSP Senior Trooper Thaddeus Routson at The Dalles Patrol Office at 541-296-9646, or go through the Turn in Poachers hotline at 1-800-452-7888.   Information may be kept anonymous.