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

[email protected]

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