(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In Grise Fiord, Resolute Bay, Arctic Bay and Pond Inlet there is a polar bear management plan in place. Earlier this winter polar bears were trapped accidentally. I know of three which were trapped in the larger traps. The polar management agreement indicates if the polar bears are caught in any way they are to be taken off the quota. However, for the polar bears that were caught accidentally by traps, the department is reviewing the situations case by case. At the present time, we have met with the hunters' and trappers' association in Arctic Bay and Pond Inlet to set up an agreement to see how this will effect their quota. We are talking with the hunters and trappers in the individual communities. Although all of the communities might not agree, we will be handling things through each hunters' and trappers' association. Thank you.
Titus Allooloo on Question 249-12(3): Quota On Polar Bear Tags
In the Legislative Assembly on February 17th, 1993. See this statement in context.
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Question 249-12(3): Quota On Polar Bear Tags
Item 5: Oral Questions
February 16th, 1993
Page 460
Titus Allooloo Amittuq
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