The remaining two returns I have are with regard to the drug used to tranquillize polar bears and the duration of the effect of this tranquillizer on same. The first question was asked by Mr. Pudluk on February 17. The second was asked by Mr. Allooloo.
Polar bears were first drugged with Sernylan (phencyclidine hydrochloride), also known as PCP or angel dust. However, after 1978, it was no longer manufactured because large amounts of it were used illegally on the street. The Department of Renewable Resources changed to a combination of ketamine and xylazine (Rompun).