How to Identify Mature Rams with Clay Lancaster

Morning,

I don't usually post episodes of my podcast on the forum but this week is pretty special. With a lot of us getting ready for sheep season I thought it was important to share this episode. I had Clay on the podcast and we talked about filed ageing and a variety of other topics for an hour. The amount of info he dropped was incredible. Here's the show notes and download info.

YouTube
https://youtu.be/Y2KN7AuAQkM

Apple Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas...=1000519318605

Spotify Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hm...RLWIhVKlYkZO2g

The MH Podcast EP 21 – How to Identify Mature Rams with Clay Lancaster

In this episode, Jay sits down with Clay Lancaster. Clay is one of the most widely regarded sheep outfitters in North America and is considered to be an expert in field ageing mature rams. Although the purpose of the podcast was to focus on field ageing Clay and Jay dive into several different aspects of sheep hunting. You can find out more about Clay and book a hunt with him at the links below.

Clay Lancaster
IG: claylancaster_300
Outfitting
https://lancasterfamilyhunting.com/

@mindful_hunter
jay@mindfulhunter.com
www.mindfulhunter.com



0:00 – Intro
3:27 – Call with Clay
8:18 – Going after the right sheep
11:23 – The willingness to walk away
14:36 – 90% of the sheep are killed by 10% of the hunters
15:53 – Crown method of aging
19:35 – Decipher false annuli
23:05 – Importance of a Roman nose
25:07 – Benefits of phone scoping
27:43 – Behavioural indicators of mature rams
31:34 – Full curl complications
33:27 – Double checking broomed rams
40:02 – Ideal optics setup
42:33 – Lowering your pack weight on the way in
45:14 – If solo be prepared to pack 125lbs on the way out
48:40 – Tent condensation
49:56 – Fire tips for winter hunts
50:43 – Three most important pieces of gear for a sheep hunt
55:40 – Outfitting plans this year
58:20 – Clay’s closing thoughts

I have attended two live seminars that Clay hosted and he is very knowledgeable and made it easy to understand for simpletons like myself, thanks for posting this up.

I listened while I was at the gym this morning. I've heard Clay several times share his knowledge about sheep. What a great guy! I'll definitely be using some of his tips when I hope to harvest sheep #3 in August. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks...will have a listen/look.

Great podcast Grasp, very well done. Lots of knowledge shared and first time hearing of the Crown method but it works! Look forward to trying in the field. Very cool to get Clay Lancaster on the show. Look forward to more videos and podcasts

Great post Grasp, awesome conversation and incredibly informative. Only 3 months to go :)