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, TLO and TLO guide Ryan 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 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! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basser15 Report post Posted September 19, 2012 Wow!!! What an amazing bull! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted September 19, 2012 Did you know it's illegal to use dogs for hunting elk? Just kidding as you know. Congratulations on an awesome bull. TJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Report post Posted September 19, 2012 414 5/8" is a pretty cool net score if it holds up for official measurements. But world record or not LAB grew into everything we hoped he would be and did his daddy proud! I'm just glad we finally get to hold these horns we have been drooling over for 4 years!!! =) And very glad he has the tag of a very deserving hunter on his antelers!!! Congrats again Ryan!!! Lance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwrguy Report post Posted September 19, 2012 Wow, what a fantastic bull, congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted September 19, 2012 That is a stud of a bull. That top end is just awesome - the length, the alternating splits, the matching wave on his beam... Just awesome. Huge congrats to all involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted September 19, 2012 There are two 'Labs' in that picture!!!!! What an amazing bull! Looking forward to the detailed story. Sincere congrats to Ryan! Thanks for sharing with cw.com! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tines Report post Posted September 19, 2012 Did you know it's illegal to use dogs for hunting elk? Just kidding as you know. Congratulations on an awesome bull. TJ Ha! It took me several times looking at that picture to realize there was a dog there. Guess the giant bull was distracting. You're a true dog lover Tj. ; ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted September 19, 2012 U u u u u... Speachless! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted September 19, 2012 One of the first things i noticed was the photo bombing of LAB by the lab! One heck of a bull for sure! Is this his largest set of horns he has grown, by your estimation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
111 Report post Posted September 19, 2012 What an Awesome bull!!! Congrats to the hunter and all involved! Do you have any past pics or video you could post up of him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted September 19, 2012 there are some on the hoof pics in this thread. http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/35339-giant-bull-down/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joelpresmyk8 Report post Posted September 22, 2012 got the forward picture of this bull on my phone saw this thread the same day. and on my way home i got the pleasure of seeing it drive by me. what an AWESOME bull congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hntnIwlgo Report post Posted September 25, 2012 What a GRAND bull! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbd1234 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 Nice bull Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
