—the instrument called the hakapik, there have been a lot of recommendations about shooting the seals instead of using that. Obviously, that still wouldn't satisfy the concern with ending the hunt, but would it satisfy the so-called humaneness of it, if, instead of using the hakapik, they used a heavy-gauge rifle in order to kill the animal instantly, if at all possible?
On December 12th, 2006. See this statement in context.