EP 21 – How to Identify Mature Rams with Clay Lancaster
Episode description
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
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