Two separate First Nations organizations are voicing serious concerns after 80-to-100 bear paws were found in Anglemont over the weekend.

The discovery was made on Sunday on a forest road in the community along Shuswap Lake.

The Shuswap Nation Tribal Council chiefs council say they are “abhorred” with the discovery.

“As caretakers of the land, we condemn the dishonor of our sacred animal integral to our health and wellbeing,” chief Wayne Christian says in a news release.

Christian says a ceremony will be held to honour the bears, “who have been so carelessly discarded to ensure they are given the respect they deserve.”

Meanwhile, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs today said its members are “appalled” and “horrified” at the gruesome bear paw discovery.

“The carnage left behind indicates the actions of trophy or commercial poachers, who hold a complete lack of respect for wildlife,” a statement says from the UBCIC.

The organizations is calling on all hunters to make sure their hunting practices reflects Resolution 2021-05, which is says provides a mandate for hunting sustainability and stewardship.

The BC Conservation Officer Service is investigating the discovery of the bear paws. The service says anyone with information should call the RAPP line, at 1-877-952-7277.

(Photo: Twitter @_BCCOS)