Live Wild with Remi Warren – Ep. 230 | Live Q&A (April 9, 2026)

Episode Overview

In this dynamic episode, Remi Warren hosts a live call-in Q&A, offering hunting advice, practical tactics, and gear insights to listeners around North America. The episode is punctuated with prize giveaways (OnX Hunt membership and Montana Knife Co. Speedgoat knife) and real-life success stories from listeners who have benefited from Remi’s teachings. The tone is conversational, encouraging, and full of actionable information for both new and experienced hunters.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Mobile vs. Static Camps for Backcountry Elk and Mule Deer Hunting

• Caller: William from Carson City, Nevada
• Timestamp: 02:52 – 06:13
• Remi’s archery elk hunting involves a mobile strategy, especially until he finds elk.
• Once into elk, he sets a lightweight camp and day-hunts from there, keeping flexibility.
• For mule deer, more likely to remain fully mobile, carrying camp each day.
• Remi:

  "I like to go in with that mindset that I am going to be mobile and then go. You can cover a lot more country when you have less weight." (04:40)

• Advice: Don’t overcommit to a spot unless you’re into animals—staying light allows you to adapt.

2. Arrow & Broadhead Selection for Archery Hunting

• Caller: Chance from New Mexico
• Timestamp: 06:23 – 13:26
• Arrow spine should match your bow’s draw weight and length, not the target species.
• Remi prefers ~520 grain arrows, mostly with 100-grain broadheads, adjusting only for tuning or lighter species (e.g., pronghorn).
• Tuning, arrow balance, and customer support at Day Six Arrows emphasized.
• Remi:

  "We build arrows for people for hunting. Whether you know exactly what you want or you're like, I don't even know where to start—that’s what we specialize in." (12:41)

3. Strategies for Hunting Elk During Quiet, Hot Septembers

• Caller: Caden Langer from North Idaho
• Timestamp: 13:39 – 21:44
• When elk aren’t vocal, Remi suggests:
  • Early season scouting for burns, clear-cuts, and water sources.
  • Locating sign (rubs, trails) in bedding habitats.
  • Creating strategic midday or glassing routes, using e-scouting tools like OnX 3D mode.
• Prize Awarded: OnX Hunt Premium Membership
• Remi:

  "You can find a lot of success... just changed our strategy based on what we knew about the area to kind of target what was going on that particular season." (18:47)

4. Best Lower 48 and International Moose Hunting Opportunities

• Caller: Justin Downs from Northeast South Dakota
• Timestamp: 22:08 – 27:47
• Idaho offers the best odds in the Lower 48 (no preference points, random draw).
• Newfoundland recommended as the most affordable, high-success Canadian option.
• Alaska DIY hunts are possible but increasingly expensive, focus on any-bull tag areas in draws.
• Remi shares excitement about taking his dad moose hunting in Newfoundland.
• Remi:

  "You could do [Idaho] while simultaneously planning for something down the road... Newfoundland is probably the best place and it’s got to be one of the best places in the world to hunt moose." (24:23)

5. Tactics for Targeting Bears During Elk Hunts

• Caller: Garrett from Oregon
• Timestamp: 28:01 – 34:18
• Bear activity is highly food-source dependent; look for fresh scat and determine what they’re eating (e.g., manzanita berries, acorns).
• Glassing manzanita patches during productive berry years yields great results.
• Predator calling with fawn-in-distress calls can draw in bears after long sessions (45min+).
• Use trail cameras on water if legal.
• Remi:

  "One of the first things that I generally do is figure out what they're eating... I just glasses opening things. And I mean, one day turned up three, four, like big, big bears." (30:03)

6. Self-Filming Your Hunts: Gear and Camera Recommendations

• Caller: Brandon Hartree from Wisconsin
• Timestamp: 34:27 – 39:55
• Remi uses high-end Sony mirrorless DSLRs but says they are challenging for most to self-film.
• 360-degree action cameras like Insta360 X5 are surprisingly effective—can mount on pack or bow and capture immersive footage.
• Handycam-style camcorders are great for ease and zoom; phone digiscoping solutions also viable.
• Cautions that GoPros or action cams often miss the critical moments.
• Remi:

  "This 360 cam captures stuff you didn't even know you could capture... It seems like some kind of wizardry when you look back." (38:32)

7. How to Successfully Finish the Stalk When Elk Move into Timber

• Caller: Aiden from Colorado
• Timestamp: 40:04 – 46:26
• If elk always disappear into dark timber, Remi recommends:
  • Identify and still-hunt bedding areas during midday.
  • Move slowly, glass frequently, and stay aware of bedding topography.
  • Use prevailing winds and thermals to plan approach; patience pays off (wait for steady wind or specific time of day).
  • Consider ambush setups based on feeding/bedding patterns.
• Prize Awarded: Montana Knife Company Speedgoat knife
• Remi:

  "I've killed a lot of elk... sneaking through bedding areas. And when I do it, I'm very methodical about it. I'm getting the wind right." (42:14)

8. Tag Application Strategies: Utah & Over-the-Counter Considerations

• Caller: Darren from Central Utah
• Timestamp: 47:13 – 50:57
• Remi would prioritize elk or deer limited-entry draws in Utah, as pronghorn is easier to draw/out-of-state.
• Suggests using OTC options for deer/elk if unable to draw, and seeking out lesser-known elk units for quality and lower hunter density.
• His personal Utah strategy: "shoot for the moon" as a non-resident, knowing it's a long wait but worth it.
• Remi:

  "I love chasing pronghorn... [but] I'd probably prioritize elk or deer... The pronghorn you can kind of go do other places easily." (48:15)

9. Ethical Judgment Calls: Long-Range Spring Bear Hunt Decision

• Caller: Alex from Utah
• Timestamp: 51:14 – 58:55
• Caller describes passing up a 629-yard shot on a bear, waiting for a closer opportunity which never materialized.
• Remi strongly affirms the restraint and ethical decision, relating his own “shoulda-woulda-coulda” moments and importance of making peace with decisions.
• Remi:

  "You can second guess yourself either way... but there's so many variables. I think that, like, what you did was the right move. I think it was the ethical play." (54:44)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On adaptability:

  "You can cover a lot more country when you have less weight, and when you're moving through, you're more quiet." – Remi Warren (04:40)

• On customer service:

  "We build arrows for people for hunting... we're the only arrow manufacturer that does that." – Remi Warren (12:41)

• On bear glassing:

  "Some years I'll be elk hunting and I'll run into 10 times the amount of bears that I do another year." – Remi Warren (28:47)

• On filming wizardry:

  "This 360 cam captures stuff... seems like some kind of wizardry when you look back at the thing." – Remi Warren (38:32)

• On ethical shots:

  "You can always second guess yourself... but there's so many variables. I think that, like, what you did was the right move." – Remi Warren (54:44)

Prize Giveaways

• OnX Hunt Premium Membership: Awarded to Caden (21:56)
• Montana Knife Company Speedgoat Knife: Awarded to Aiden (46:41)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [02:52] – Mobile Backcountry Elk Camp Strategies
• [06:23] – Arrow & Broadhead Selection Deep Dive
• [13:39] – Hot September Elk: Quiet Tactics & E-Scouting
• [22:08] – Moose Hunting: Lower 48 vs. Canada/Alaska Options
• [28:01] – Bear Hunting Tips During Elk Season
• [34:27] – Self-Filming Hunts: Gear & Camera Advice
• [40:04] – Elk Disappearing Into Timber: Finishing Strategies
• [47:13] – Utah Application Strategy & OTC Insights
• [51:14] – Ethical Call: Passing on a Long Bear Shot

Overall Tone and Takeaways

Remi brings an expert, yet approachable tone, tailoring advice to each caller’s unique situation. The show is grounded in practical knowledge, ethical hunting, and the ethos of continuous learning—making it a valuable listen (and summary!) for hunters of all backgrounds.

For more tips, stories, or to engage with Remi Warren, visit remiwarren.com or check out his gear recommendations and additional content on his store and blog.

Live wild and good luck on your next hunt!