They haven't brought that up specifically, to be honest. They need more tools in their tool boxes. I suspect that in some provinces guns are tools they already have.
The issue is that we need some real knowledge around which predators to target. Going after any coyote is not the problem, because you may not kill the killer. In Alberta, for instance, coyotes aren't even registered as predators, so producers may have some difficulty getting compensation.
Guns are an option already in the tool box, but we need other options or funding to help with fencing or putting up more barns for sheep. It's maybe not the best option because sheep are healthier when they're in pastures, but we need more tools.