Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question will be for the Minister of Renewable Resources. The Minister heard me express my concerns about the fur harvest this year. He also notes this is the first year of the change over to quick kill traps which have never been proven to be effective in the northern bush. I think we all realize the necessity of changing to this new type of trap. If we want industry to survive we must be responsive to what we are hearing from the market-place. However, several experienced elders and trappers, who have talked to me lately, have pointed out these may not be totally effective with certain species. Can the Minister indicate whether he will be conducting an evaluation of the effectiveness of these new traps, included in the trap exchange program, to determine whether they contribute to the lower fur yield during the first part of the trapping season? Mahsi.
Jim Antoine on Question 246-12(3): Evaluation Of Effectiveness Of Quick Kill Traps
In the Legislative Assembly on February 17th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Question 246-12(3): Evaluation Of Effectiveness Of Quick Kill Traps
Item 5: Oral Questions
February 16th, 1993
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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