I have a Return to Written Question 24-12(6), asked by Mr. Pudluk to the Minister of Renewable Resources, concerning the provision of UHF radios and GPS to communities.

I agree that GPS would be useful to hunters, especially for search and rescue. The cost of GPS continues to drop. A good GPS now costs about $700, which is less than the cost of a rifle and scope. I plan to write to each HTA and provide information on where to acquire GPS and approximate costs. But, it will be up to each HTA to decide if buying this equipment is a priority for their harvesters.