Post by: eburg127 on October 13, 2012, 08:10:49 AM
Most of the time you can just pick out the largest ram, but there are times when there are two rams that are very similar in size. Sometimes their heads are down or away. Many times you are forced to look at the back side of the animal, kind of a “in your face” stance, because the rams seem to know they have it going on. This is now okay because of this technique. Most of the time you don’t even need optics because “the boys” are very easy to see. The technique can seem a little awkward at first, especially when scouting with friends who are less informed. I was with a friend scouting and excitedly said “look at the nuts on that guy!” He looked at me with that kind of awkward, but curious glance that uneducated testicle judges often do.
Testicle judging can be fairly simple, but there are a few tricks. The easiest measurement to judge is the length. The closer to the ground they are the bigger the sack. But just like scoring sheep, length is not the most important measurement. Testicle mass can be determined a few ways. I first look at the ram that has more “swagger”. Sheep have great eyesight and they see their fellow ram’s testicles. If they have the larger testicles they are going to strut like John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever (not the recent Travolta). My theory is they also have more “swagger” because of the testicles impeding their walking ability. If I had two softballs between my legs it would be hard to walk too, and you can be dang sure I would have some swagger. In the rare case of a ram having one testicle larger than the other one, it would be deemed “non-typical”. That will have to be covered in another article since it is a very complex issue.
Don’t forget to keep the testicle sack when you are field dressing your sheep. They can be used for so many things! Anything from a coin purse to a backpack depending on the size of your sheep. I plan on making a sack for my kid to take his marbles to school. I can already see him beaming with pride during his show and tell, quickly rising to the level of teachers pet.
I know what you are thinking; there is not enough scientific evidence to back this technique. That is why I am currently proposing a national sheep testicle measurement grant in order to obtain funding from the government. I was thinking at least a million dollars to get the study under way. I need to get the grant done right away, I feel I have a better chance since this is an election year and they need my vote.
Lastly, I can’t take credit for this technique. It was taught to me by this guy I kind of know, but went hunting with a few times. He is at a guide level, but never guided. He is not college educated, but talks like he has a master’s degree in everything. Basically he can do everything, and when he does it, it is better than you. You probably know this guy.
If you want to voluntarily measure sheep testicles for this study, just reply to this post. That way everyone on the site will know that you are a truly dedicated sportsman.
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 13, 2012, 08:28:04 AM
Post by: TheHunt on October 13, 2012, 08:40:24 AM
I know for a fact this thread is going to sideways really quick. Very good thread eberg!!!
Thanks for making my morning.
Post by: ellensburgpo on October 13, 2012, 11:28:27 AM
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Post by: boneaddict on October 15, 2012, 06:19:47 PM
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Post by: actionshooter on October 15, 2012, 06:22:00 PM
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Post by: jechicdr on October 15, 2012, 08:23:40 PM
Whose mounting what?Hey...that's not head butting!!!
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Post by: Humptulips on October 16, 2012, 06:48:42 PM
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Seems like a tough time to be judging. Maybe beginners should only hunt sheep during warm weather.
Post by: Eburg fisher on October 16, 2012, 08:10:25 PM
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Post by: runamuk on October 16, 2012, 09:11:40 PM
:chuckle: Funny stuff. I think one would have to mount the sack right below the head. Kinda the same way you mount a turkeys beard under the fan.that would be awesome actually :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on October 16, 2012, 09:18:20 PM
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Post by: rasbo on October 17, 2012, 05:56:06 AM
If anyone is looking to have a set taxidermied I'd recommend my wife. She did an excellent job with a set on our mantle. You can contact her at ........:yike: let us pray :chuckle:
Post by: rasbo on October 17, 2012, 06:04:28 AM
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on October 17, 2012, 07:17:08 PM
Post by: bassquatch on October 21, 2012, 08:52:53 AM
Unless it was taken with archery equipment, then it would be "Pole & Hung"...
Post by: Rockslab on December 01, 2012, 06:49:29 PM
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Post by: Huntbear on December 01, 2012, 07:30:42 PM
Why, why, why did I open this thread? :bash:
:lol4: :lol4: :lol4: :lol4: :lol4:
Post by: Bullkllr on December 01, 2012, 07:48:23 PM
My theory is they also have more “swagger” because of the testicles impeding their walking ability. If I had two softballs between my legs it would be hard to walk too, and you can be dang sure I would have some swagger.
Yes, it does make walking interesting :chuckle:
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on December 01, 2012, 08:00:03 PM
:yeah: :chuckle: :chuckle: only Bone would have a come back like that :dunno: ;) :tup:Why, why, why did I open this thread? :bash:
:lol4: :lol4: :lol4: :lol4: :lol4:
Post by: runamuk on December 01, 2012, 08:02:14 PM
Why, why, why did I open this thread? :bash:
Only you can answer that question :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Pilot_Hunter on December 05, 2012, 11:00:37 AM