Tines Report post Posted September 19, 2012 A huge congrats to Ryan Owens on taking this amazing bull! It's been quite the roller coaster ride for everyone involved and from what I hear, there couldn't be a more deserving hunter. Now THAT'S refreshing! I wasn't there so I'll share what details I know but I got the information from Ryan Sandal who helped Ryan take the bull today. Ryan shot this bull in his bed at 60yds. The bull was quartering away and he put a perfectly placed arrow through his vitals. The bull didn't go far at all and a short time later, Ryan and everyone involved were standing over this goliath of a bull. That's the very condensed version. There was much celebration and tears throughout the journey. A short history (from what I recall) of this bull that Lance named "LAB". For at least 4 years, Lance and TLO guides Ryan Sandal and Ben Sandal have been watching LAB grow old......and big....then REALLY BIG! "LAB" stood for "leans a bit". There's more history with why he chose THAT specific name but I'll save that for Lance. 4 years and many pictures and video later, someone can finally put their hands on him. UNOFFICIALLY, he's 435 1/8" gross and 414 5/8" net. Regardless of that, or how many inches he will officially score, Ryan seems to be one of the most deserving and humble hunters you'd ever meet. As you get the entire story, you'll see why. Those few that need to be congratulated are Ryan Owens, of course, Ryan Sandal, Ben Sandal and Lance Crowther. And a huge honor it is to everyone involved to experience such an amazing animal on the hoof and in their hands. Enjoy! The first live pic was a couple of yrs ago. The last two are a couple of weeks ago. Here's also a short video clip of LAB from 4 yrs ago standing next to Tilt. LAB's on the right, obviously. Sorry for the poor quality. We're having a difficult time finding the original footage. We'll get it up asap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted September 19, 2012 WOW!! Thanks for posting up more info and pics! Congratulations to Ryan and crew for a bull of a lifetime!! WOW!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trophyhnter Report post Posted September 19, 2012 WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMP Report post Posted September 19, 2012 what a fantastic animal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertbowhunter Report post Posted September 19, 2012 Holy cow! Why an amazing bull! Congrats to all involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shedhunteraz Report post Posted September 19, 2012 what unit did this come out of? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tines Report post Posted September 19, 2012 what unit did this come out of? I'll never understand how this can be the first thought/question on someone's mind before a congratulations to the hunter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted September 19, 2012 Oh my that is one beautiful looking bull. Congrats to Ryan and the TLO crew on getting this bull down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
double lunger14 Report post Posted September 19, 2012 Congrats on a bull of a life time!!! P.S. It doesnt matter what Unit it came out of, every elk unit in AZ can produce Big Bulls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reganranch Report post Posted September 19, 2012 what unit did this come out of? 40A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
200"mulie Report post Posted September 19, 2012 Great bull, once in a lifetime bull congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhuntin Report post Posted September 19, 2012 congratulations on the Toad of Toads!!!!.... and to all involved...WOW.. Ryan, Im sure that grin on your face is going to be permanent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted September 19, 2012 Congrats to Ryan, the outfitters, and all othes involved! AWESOME bull. Not sure the name "LAB" (Leans A Bit) requires an explanation. I'd "Lean A Lot" if I were lugging that rack around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will K Report post Posted September 19, 2012 That thing is a freak. Awesome job guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReconDoc242 Report post Posted September 19, 2012 dammit....you guys beat me to him. I've been scouting him for a couple of years too. Congrats guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
