Live Wild with Remi Warren

Episode 227 | Island Feast
March 19, 2026

Episode Overview

In this episode, Remi Warren recounts his recent adventure on the island of Hawaii, combining spearfishing and hunting to prepare a special "island feast" for his wife's uncle's 70th birthday. The episode intertwines vivid stories of ocean and upland pursuits—spear-fishing with world-champion friends, chasing feral sheep on a reforestation project, and a deep-sea charter that lands a massive yellowfin tuna. Remi details the hunt, culinary preparations, the camaraderie of family and friends, and reflects candidly on in-the-field failures and the lessons they offer for all hunters. As always, he closes with actionable hunting advice—particularly about practicing range estimation and building field skills during the off-season.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Spearfishing with the Best (03:45–21:10)

• Remi joins world-class spearfishermen Justin Lee and Ryan Myers for a day of diving off the coast of Hawaii, targeting reef fish for the upcoming family feast.
• He freely admits, “I would consider myself like a beginner novice in it… never really dove too deep into it—not, no pun intended” (05:25).
• Remi shares techniques for getting back into the water after a long hiatus and emphasizes the value of learning from experts.
• Targets include beginner-table fish like kole and manini, as well as invasive grouper (roi), which the team helps remove for reef health.
• A memorable tip: swap between the three-prong spear and speargun for different targets; Remi finds greater success (and fun) with the latter.
• Quote: “Every time I do [spearfishing], I go, I need to do more of this. Just an absolute blast.” (12:05)
• Discussion of the challenges and differences between shallow and deep dives; Remi recounts his max controlled dive at ~30 meters.

2. Deep Sea Success: Catching a Giant Ahi (21:11–28:55)

• Remi, his buddy Josh, brother-in-law Tom, and nephew Charlie charter with Kraken Fishing, helmed by captain and world billfishing champ Cyrus.
• The trip is mostly slow, but on a “last pass” they hook and land a jaw-dropping 165-pound yellowfin tuna (ahi), perfect for the upcoming feast.
• Quote: “Turns out he landed... a big yellow, especially for Hawaii. Like, it was 165 pounds. So we had a lot of ahi.” (27:35)
• Plans are made for sashimi, poke, and sushi for Uncle Rick’s birthday.

3. Sheep Hunting on a Reforestation Project (28:56–41:55)

• Remi describes Justin Lee’s family project, turning cattle-cleared land back into native sandalwood forest, and how feral sheep have become part of the ecosystem.
• The hunt’s focus is a lamb or ewe for the cookout, but Remi’s shooting struggles become a running theme.
• Quote (on missed shots): “If I knew what the day was going to pan out, probably would have... focused a little bit more, what have you. But... I just shot over it. Just straight up airball.” (34:35)
• Sheep prove trickier than expected, with issues estimating range in varied terrain. Ultimately, Remi connects but muses on the value of humility and learning from “struggle bus” days.
• Quote: “That day, I don’t know what it was... I was just struggling. There’s just times where nothing lines up.” (39:05)

4. Island Feast Cook-Up: Mediterranean Lamb & Ocean Delicacies (41:56–50:35)

• Remi breaks down the feast preparation: spatchcocked lamb slathered in a garlic–lemon–herb marinade, smoked, then roasted.
• Sides are an afterthought (“When you let the dudes plan the dinner, there’s never sides, man;” 48:10) but plenty of fish and poke bowls round out the spread.
• Ono (wahoo) and ahi sashimi are particular highlights; Remi advocates for eating ono raw, not cooked (“It’s phenomenal, like that’s how that fish should be eaten—just uncooked” 46:55).
• The experience is deeply communal: “We had fish, we had poke, we had rice... it was phenomenal. It was, it was, it was really just a fun family trip.” (49:00)
• Local fruit from a backyard orchard completes the off-the-land, off-the-ocean meal.

5. Reflections, Lessons & Hunting Advice (50:36–01:14:15)

• Remi stresses the inevitability of “off days” in the field—even for experienced hunters.
• Quote: “There are days... when you just feel like it’s off, you’re off, it’s all off. Like, it’s just struggle bus, right? I mean, I experience it. Everybody experiences it.” (52:50)
• He encourages using the off-season to practice on less “pressured” game: coyotes, birds, pigs, and even ground squirrels.
• Importance of practicing range estimation, especially in unfamiliar terrain:
  • “Range estimation is huge for making a shot on target where you want it to be.” (01:05:00)
  • Suggests pre-hunt guessing and ranging on walk-ins to sharpen skills.
• Remi advocates for getting real “in-field” repetition to prepare for high-stakes hunts: “That kind of practice, that kind of repetition really builds that skill set, so when you’ve got that tag… you’re ready for it.” (01:10:30)
• Preview of next week: Family hunting trip in New Zealand.

6. Conservation and Community Updates (01:14:16–end)

• Remi announces an auction for a private 3D archery shoot and gear package at the Nevada Bighorns Unlimited banquet, with proceeds to wild sheep conservation.
  • “It's an incredible gear package... and then I'm going to do a private 3D shoot. I'm going to set up a bunch of 3Ds on the mountain and do a barbecue for the winning bidders, like them and five to 10 friends.” (01:16:30)
• Listeners can enter a raffle for a Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep tag.
• He closes with humor and humility: “Sometimes you gotta tell yourself, don’t suck. I was telling myself that the whole day I was chasing those silly fuzzy sheep around.” (01:19:30)

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• “Every time I do [spearfishing], I go, I need to do more of this. Just an absolute blast.” (Remi, 12:05)
• “Turns out he landed... a big yellow, especially for Hawaii. Like, it was 165 pounds. So we had a lot of ahi.” (27:35)
• “If I knew what the day was going to pan out... just shot over it. Just straight up airball.” (34:35)
• “There are days... you just feel like it’s off, you’re off, it’s all off. Like, it’s just struggle bus, right?... I was just struggling.” (52:50)
• “When you let the dudes plan the dinner, there’s never sides, man.” (48:10)
• “Range estimation is huge for making a shot on target where you want it to be.” (01:05:00)
• “That kind of practice, that kind of repetition really builds that skill set, so when you’ve got that tag… you’re ready for it.” (01:10:30)
• “Sometimes you gotta tell yourself, don’t suck.” (01:19:30)

Segment Timestamps

• 03:45–21:10: Spearfishing with Ryan and Justin; reef ecology and techniques.
• 21:11–28:55: Deep sea fishing for tuna; ahi catch.
• 28:56–41:55: Feral sheep hunting and Justin’s reforestation project.
• 41:56–50:35: Preparing and serving the island feast.
• 50:36–01:14:15: Reflections, hunting lessons, range estimation tips, and hunting in the off-season.
• 01:14:16–end: Conservation updates, gear auction, raffle announcements, and episode close.

Practical Takeaways & Tips

• Seek mentorship: Dive with or learn from experts when picking up a new sporting skill.
• Practice in a variety of environments: Use off-season hunts and field time to build skills under different conditions.
• Work on range estimation: Actively guess and verify distances in new terrain before shooting.
• Embrace humility: Off days happen to everyone; use frustration as fuel for improvement.
• Cooking wild game: Keep preparations simple, focus on quality ingredients, and don’t overlook raw preparations where appropriate (especially for ocean fish).
• Family & community matter: Share your wild food and experiences, and support conservation where you can.

For more, check out Remi Warren’s website for conservation links, gear, and updates. Next week, tune in for hunting tales from New Zealand!