Address
700 West 5th Street Delta, Colorado 81416
970-874-4612
Directions
50th Annual Sale
SATURDAY MARCH 14 2026
DELTA SALES YARD DELTA, COLORADO 1 PM
From Highway 6 & 50, turn West on 5th to sale barn
Suggested Lodging
Delta Comfort Inn - 970-874-1000
Days Inn - 970-874-9781
Both Motels are in Delta, CO
Food & Refreshments
Available at the sale
Insurance
Available sale day. WCAA suggests you insure your purchases.
Registration & Transfer of Papers
All bulls in this sale are registered with the American Angus Association. If you would like registration papers, please fill out the form at the office when paying for cattle.
Terms & Conditions
Cattle will sell under the Terms & Conditions as recommended by American Angus Association. All payments must be made to the Delta Sales Yard.
Announcements
Sale day announcements take precedence over printed material in this sale book or other print material associated with this sale.
Day Sheet
A supplemental sheet will be at the Registration/ Sign In table and will include current weights, scrotal measurements (taken within the past 30 days), EPD’s & Pelvic measurements (if taken).
Free Delivery
Free delivery on all bulls within a 300 mile radius of Delta, Colorado (See map on following page). If conditions do not permit delivery to your ranch, delivery will be made to a central location in your area (sale barn). Please check with sale manager regarding questions on delivery.
Auctioneer: Roy Nelson
Sale Manager: Hugh Hardman 970-729-0968
Unable to attend bids
Contact the Auctioneer, Board Members, or Sale Manager - Hugh Hardman 970-729-0968 to place bids or for more information.
Online Bidding
Delta Sales Yard will be broadcasting the sale online. Buyers must pre-register 48 hours in advance to bid online. Scan the QR code on the following page to pre-register or go to the link below. www.cattleusa.com
Officers of Western Colorado Angus Association
Michael Ripp - President Delta, CO 81416 970-874-5127
Don Mitchell - Treasurer Grand Junction, CO 81506 970-433-7646 donangus9@gmail.com
Mick Cotten - Vice President Hotchkiss, CO 81419 970-234-8461 xlangus@gmail.com
Hugh Hardman - Sales Manager Norwood, CO 81423 970-729-0968 hughhardman3@yahoo.com
Lisa Hollembeak - Secretary Hotchkiss CO 81419 lisahollembeak@gmail.com
Todd McMenimen Bayfield CO 81122 970-749-6880 tcrangus@gmail.com
Jere Hollembeak Hotchkiss, CO 81419 970-872-3021
Dear Valued Buyer,
Dear Valued Buyer,
The Western Colorado Angus Association would like to welcome you to the 49th Annual Bull Sale!
The Western Colorado Angus Association welcomes you to the 50th Annual Bull Sale, proudly marking our 50th year as an association. This year’s offering is built for the realities of high-altitude production. The sale features a strong line-up of yearling and long yearling 18-month-old bulls, with breeder emphasis on calving ease, growth, and low PAP. These bulls are designed to go to work immediately and perform reliably at any elevation.
This year our offering is very strong. We have a large group of yearling bulls along with many long yearling 18-month-old bulls. You will find that our breeders have put calving ease and PAP at the top their priorities. There are many bulls with great calving ease, excellent growth and a PAP so low you can run them at any elevation.
The sale will once again be held at the Delta Sales Yard, with online bidding and live video available through Delta Sales Yard- www.cattleusa.com. Bulls may be previewed prior to the sale on the WCAA website. The sale catalog and many videos can be seen on WCAA facebook page. At WCAA, we take pride in 50 years of quality cattle, customer service, and trusted genetics. Please contact any member with questions or to place an over-the-phone bid. Thank you for your continued support— we look forward to seeing you on March 14.
Once again, the sale is at the Delta Sales Yard. Roy and Jolene Nelson, along with their family have treated the consignors of WCAA very well. If you need to bid online or would like to watch the live video feed please go to Delta Sales Yard - LMA Auctions link. To get an eye on the bulls before the sale you can go to the WCAA website.
At the Western Colorado Angus Association, we are committed to excellent customer service along with a high-quality sales experience. Please reach out to any of our members if you have questions about their bulls or if you would like to place an over the phone bid.
Sincerely,
WCAA Sale Committee
The hard work that each individual puts into making this day a success does not go unnoticed. We would like to sincerely thank you all for your continued support and look forward to seeing you on March 8th.
Sincerely,
WCAA Sale Committee
Map shows free delivery radius. Notice the radius covers most of Colorado, Utah, and a large part of Wyoming and New Mexico. Additional miles over 300 at cost. Sale updates
CONSIGNORS
Carnahan Angus Ranch
James & Joan Carnahan
29641 Hwy 6
Rifle, CO 81650 (970) 625-3480
forgetmenot@sopris.net
ELEVATION: 5410’ LOTS 20, 28, 67, 74, 82
Carnahan Angus Ranch
Dustin Carnahan
29641 Hwy 6
Rifle, CO 81650 (970) 625-3480 forgetmenot@sopris.net
ELEVATION: 5410’ LOT 75
Cotten Angus
Loy Hogue 26740 CR 33A
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (970) 701-2289 loyofjoy@gmail.com
ELEVATION: 5654’ LOTS 2, 11, 25, 27, 47, 89
Cotten Angus
Mick & Dawna Cotten
32300 L Rd.
Hotchkiss, CO 81419 (970) 234-8461 xlangus@gmail.com
ELEVATION: 5654’ LOTS 7, 18, 24, 34, 42, 56, 62, 66, 78, 87
Four Spear Cattle Co.
Kersi Wheeler 14187 F Rd. Delta, CO 81416 (970) 712-2406 LathamKersi@gmail.com
ELEVATION: 5654’ LOTS 19, 38, 68, 88
H.E. Hardman & Sons
Bob Dirk & Hugh Hardman
P.O. Box 1137
Norwood, CO 81423 (970) 729-0968
hughhardman3@yahoo.com
ELEVATION: 7000’ LOTS 5, 9, 32, 33, 60, 68, 71, 72
JATS Land & Cattle
Thelma B. Starner
P.O. Box 45 Delta, CO 81416 (970) 874-3242
jatstarner@aol.com
ELEVATION: 9400’ LOTS 16, 63, 77
Lonecone Ranch
Bob Dirk & Hugh Hardman
P.O. Box 1137
Norwood, CO 81423 (970) 729-0968
hughhardman3@yahoo.com
ELEVATION: 7000’ LOTS 4, 15, 29, 30, 39, 48, 59, 79, 81
MVR Ranch
Michael & Vicki Ripp PO Box 54
Delta, CO 81416 (970) 209-6896
mvripp@aol.com
ELEVATION: 9400’ LOTS 1, 6, 8, 31,36, 45, 49, 52, 55, 73, 92
Sanctuary Ranch
Jason & Tanya Elder PO Box 877
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 (970) 948-9121
tanyaelder@msn.com
ELEVATION: 7300’ LOTS 37, 58
Shari Ryan Angus
Shari Ryan 1730 Hwy 50
Delta, CO 81416 (970) 275-2415
shari9824@yahoo.com
ELEVATION: 9400’ LOTS 26, 51, 76
Trickle Creek Ranch
Todd & Melissa McMenimen 6880 C.R. 510 Bayfield, CO 81122 (970) 749-6880
tcrangus@gmail.com
ELEVATION: 6825’ LOTS 13, 23, 43, 64, 80, 91
V7Elevated Cattle Company
Katryna & Evan Sundberg 841 Western Ave. Craig, CO 81625 (970) 326-7021
Connect@v7elevatedcattleco.com LOTS 17, 46, 70
Brian McCulloch 2117 Sego Ln. Delta, CO 81416 (970) 216-7826
tbmcc@hotmail.com
ELEVATION: 9400’ LOTS 10, 22, 40, 65, 84, 90
Trickle Creek Ranch
Todd & Melissa McMenimen
6880 CR 510
CONSIGNORS
Consignors
Barbara Lottie Hollembeak 11800 3300 Rd. Hotchkiss, CO 81419 (970) 872-2255
Bayfield CO 81122
970-749-6880
wapitihill@gmail.com ELEVATION: 5654’ LOT 53
tcrangus@gmail.com
Elevation 6825
Lots 2, 10, 27, 45, 57, 64, 67
Jessica Van Ness PO Box 34
Bedrock CO 81411
Jaxon Hollembeak 10543 3300 Rd. Hotchkiss, CO 81419 (623) 282-7700
970-859-7201
Windler Cattle Co.
PO Box 172
Yampa CO 80483
303-356-7340
Wapiti Hill Angus Jere & Margie Hollembeak 11700 3300 Rd. Hotchkiss, CO 81419 (970) 872-3021
Coulson Hollembeak 36314 HWY 133 Hotchkiss, CO 81419 (928) 245-0075
Van Ness Angus Ranch
Jerry & Doris Van Ness
PO Box 34
bvhollembeak@gmail.com ELEVATION: 5654’ LOT 50
Bedrock CO 81411
970-859-7201 970-361-5008
vannessangusranch@gmail.com
Elevation 5400
Lots 7, 12, 30, 49, 73
Henry Hollembeak 11800 3300 Rd. Hotchkiss, CO 81419 (970) 872-2255
henryhollembeak@gmail.com ELEVATION: 5654’ LOT 54
vannessangusranch@gmail.com
hollembeakllc@gmail.com ELEVATION: 5654’ LOTS 3, 35
Elevation 5400
Lots 51, 78
Wapiti Hill Angus
Joe Hollembeak 36314 HWY 133 Hotchkiss, CO 81419 (928) 245-0075
Jere & Margie Hollembeak 11700 3300 Rd
Hotchkiss CO 81419
bvhollembeak@gmail.com ELEVATION: 5654’ LOT 41
970-872-3021
wapiti@tds.net
Elevation 5652
wapitihill@gmail.com
kwschlatter@gmail.com
Elevation 8000
ELEVATION: 5654’ LOTS 14, 21, 44, 57, 61, 83, 85
Lots 25
Ryer Roberts 11700 3300 Rd. Hotchkiss, CO 81419 (970) 872-3021
ryerrussellroberts@gmail.com
ELEVATION: 5654’ LOT 12
Meri Hollembeak 10543 3300 Rd. Hotchkiss, CO 81419 (623) 282-7700
Lots 6, 13, 24, 33, 37, 43, 58, 59, 74, 76
hollembeakllc@gmail.com
ELEVATION: 5654’ LOT 86
ABOVE AVERAGE GOALS
REQUIRE TARGETED BULLS
American Angus Association Selection Tools
Expected Progeny Difference (EPD), is the prediction of how future progeny of each animal are expected to perform relative to the progeny of other animals listed in the database. EPDs are expressed in units of measure for the trait, plus or minus. Interim EPDs may appear on young animals when their performance has yet to be incorporated into the American Angus Association National Cattle Evaluation (NCE) procedures. This EPD will be preceded by an “I”, and may or may not include the animal’s own performance record for a particular trait, depending on its availability, appropriate contemporary grouping, or data edits needed for NCE.
Accuracy (ACC), is the reliability that can be placed on the EPD. An accuracy of close to 1.0 indicates higher reliability. Accuracy is impacted by the number of progeny and ancestral records included in the analysis.
PRODUCTION
Calving Ease Direct (CED), is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf heifers. It predicts the average difference in ease with which a sire’s calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifers.
Birth Weight (BW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to that of other sires.
Weaning Weight (WW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.
Yearling Weight (YW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.
Yearling Height (YH), is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit yearling height, expressed in inches, compared to the that of other sires.
Scrotal Circumference (SC), expressed in centimeters, is a predictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size compared to that of other sires.
CARCASS
Carcass Weight (CW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of thedifferences in hot carcass weight of a sire’s progeny compared toprogeny of other sires.
Marbling (Marb), is expressed as a fraction of the difference in USDA marbling score of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
Ribeye Area (RE), expressed in square inches, is a predictor of the difference in ribeye area of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
Fat Thickness (Fat), expressed in inches, is a predictor of the differences in external fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measured between the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
MATERNAL
Calving Ease Maternal (CEM), is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf daughters. It predicts the average ease with which a sire’s daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires.
Maternal Milk (Milk), is a predictor of a sire’s genetic merit for milk and mothering ability in his daughters compared to daughters of other sires. In other words, it is that part of a calf’s weaning weight attributed to milk and mothering ability.
Mature Weight (MW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of the difference in mature weight of daughters of a sire compared to the daughters of other sires.
Mature Height (MH), expressed in inches, is a predictor of the difference in mature height of a sire’s daughters compared to daughters of other sires.
Cow Energy Value ($EN), expressed in dollars savings per cow per year, assesses differences in cow energy requirements as an expected dollar savings difference in daughters of sires. A larger value is more favorable when comparing two animals. Components for computing $EN savings difference include lactation energy requirements and energy costs associated with differences in mature cow size.
$Value Indexes, $Value Indexes, reported in dollars per head, are multi-trait selection indexes where a higher value suggests more profit. The $Value is an estimate of how future progeny of each sire are expected to perform, on average, compared to progeny of other sires if sires were randomly mated to cows and if calves were exposed to the same environment.
Maternal Weaned Calf Value ($M), expressed in dollars per head, predicts profitability differences in progeny due to genetics from conception to weaning. Increased selection pressure on $M aims to decrease overall mature cow size and improve foot structure and fertility while maintaining weaning weights consistent with today’s production.
Weaned Calf Value ($W), expressed in dollars per head, provides the expected difference in future progeny preweaning performance from birth to weaning. Increased selection pressure on $W increases weaning and maternal milk traits while increasing mature cow size.
Feedlot Value ($F), expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for postweaning merit compared to progeny of other sires. The underlying objective assumes commercial producers will retain ownership of cattle through the feedlot phase and sell fed cattle on a carcass weight basis with no considerations of premiums or discounts for quality and yield grade.
Grid Value ($G), expressed in dollars per carcass, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for carcass grid merit, including quality and yield grade attributes, compared to progeny of other sires.
Beef Value ($B), expressed in dollars per carcass, represents the expected average differences in the progeny postweaning performance and carcass value compared to progeny of other sires. This index assumes commercial producers wean all male and female progeny, retain ownership of these animals through the feedlot phase, and market these animals on a quality-based carcass grid.
Combined Value ($C), expressed in dollars per head, is an index which includes all traits that make up both Maternal Weaned Calf Value ($M) and Beef Value ($B) with the objective that commercial producers will replace 20% of their breeding females per year with replacement heifers retained within their own herd. The remaining cull heifer and steer progeny are then asumed to be sent to the feedlot where the producers retain ownership of those cattle and eventually sell them on a quality-based carcass merit grid. EPDs directly influencing a combined index are: CED, CEM, WW, YW, Milk, HP, DOC, MW, Angle, Claw, DMI, Marb, CW, RE, and Fat.
PAP, Pulmonary arterial pressure EPD (PAP), is expressed in millimeters of Mercury (mmHg), with a lower EPD being more favorable indicating a sire should produce progeny with a lower PAP score. PAP score is an indicator of susceptibility to high altitude disease commonly experienced at elevations greater than 5,500 feet. Selection for this trait aims to improve the genetic potential for a sire’s progeny to have lower PAP scores thus a lower chance of contracting high altitude disease increasing the environmental adaptability of cattle living in mountain areas.
Absentee Bidders Information
If you are unable to make the sale in person there are a couple of options for bidding.
OVER THE PHONE BIDDING
Reach out to one of the board members to take your bid over the phone:
Mike Ripp - 970-209-6896
Mick Cotten - 970-234-8461
Don Mitchell - 970-270-4892
Hugh Hardman - 970-729-0968
Jere Hollembeak - 970-312-5275
ONLINE BIDDING
Bid online through CattleUSA.com BUYERS MUST PRE-REGISTER 48 HOURS BEFORE THE SALE!
Pre-Register by going to www.cattleusa.com or scanning QR CODE
WAPITI HILL
ROBERTS/ HOLLEMBEAKS
COTTEN
COTTEN/ LOY HOGUE MVR RANCH LONECONE RANCH
H.E.HARDMAN & SONS
FOUR SPEARS V7 ELEVATED SANCTUARY SHARI RYAN JATS CARNAHAN TRICKLE CREEK RANCH BRIAN MCCULLOCH
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WCAA EPDs
WCAA EPDs
PAP Risk Factor Chart - Western Slope Angus Association
Information provided by Tim Holt, DVM Recommendations given below based on elevation of the PAP Test and predicted elevation of the animals use.
PAP RISK FACTOR
LOW ELEVATION TEST CHART
PAP TEST CONDUCTED AT ELEVATION <4,000 FT (40% Repeatable, Predictive Value)
PAP Measurements taken below 4,000 feet elevation should be considered a screening measurement only and the measuement not used for sale puposes
PAP RISK FACTOR
LOW ELEVATION TEST CHART
PAP TEST CONDUCTED AT ELEVATION 4,000-5,500 FT (60% Repeatable, Predictive Value)
PAP RISK FACTOR
LOW ELEVATION TEST CHART PAP
PAP RISK FACTOR
(95% Repeatable, Predictive Value)
*When selecting an animal based on a PAP measurement other factors besides those listed above should be considered such as genetics or pedigree, PAP EPDs, Systolic/Diastolic pressures, breed, and previous illness
*Special consideration should be given to the amount of time the animal was exposed to elevation (>5500 ft) prior to testing. The predictability and repeatability of the PAP measurement improves with longer the exposure to higher elevation.
*This chart is based on animals greater than 10 months of age. Testing older animals (>12 months) results in a higher predictive and repeatability measurement.
*Testing of younger animals (<10 months) may result in a greater variability to the predictive and repeatability measurement
Definitions: *Repeatable or Repeatability percent - this is a term used to give strength to a given PAP score predicting that if a restest PAP was carried out later in life then the score would be close to or within the same category as the original measurement. For example; a PAP measurement taken below 4,000 feet only has a 40% repeatable percent meaning that a repeat test only has a 40% chance of staying within the same risk category as the original test.
*Predictive value - this term is closely related to repeatability percent but specifically says that the original score can accurately predict what that animal will retest in a high elevation.
*Risk - Defined as the likelihood of an animal developing pulmonary hypertension themselves or being at risk for having a genetic predisposition for the disease.
REFERENCE SIRES
SITZ RESILIENT
B
TEHAMA PATIARCH F028
CHERRY CRK BLUE COLLAR G275
CHERRY CRK ENVITA B211S
CA MOUNTAIN PROGRAM 445
CA MS MTN PROGRAM 713
CA MS WAR PARTY 143
VDAR WIND BREAK 7062 MVR CHRISTIN 977
STEVENSON BIG LEAGUE 10196 WAPITI BETH DUTTON 336 WAPITI OBJECTIVE 302
ADVANTAGE 6019
PENTAGON 527
GAR SURE FIRE 6404 GB FIREBALL 672 GB ANTICIPATION 432
BALDRIDGE XPAND X743
THOMAS EISA ERICA 5848 THOMAS EISA ERICA 2613
MW DNAMITE LONECONE ERICA 002 LONECONE ERICA 420
513
SAV RAINFALL 6846
SQUARE B TRUE NORTH 8052 ELBANNA OF CONANGA 1209
TEHAMA PATRIARCH F028
MVR CHRISTIN 187 MVR CHRISITN 877
479
STEVENSON STATEMENT 10171
WAPITI WILBER 36
WAPITI BLACKCAP 01
CONNEALY PROPHECY 435
WAPITI TAYAH 925
WAPITI BLACK CAP 227
PENTAGON 562
CONNEALY REGULATOR WXW TIMBERLINE W287 WXW MISS WIX LASS 063A8N14 BUFORD BLUESTEM 9974 MVR JAVA 7072 MVR JAVA 72
CONNEALY CLARITY
HPCA CLARITY 841
GAR SURE FIRE 2067
CONNEALY LEGENDARY 3841
WAPITI FELICIA 117
WAPITI HELEN 715
PENTAGON 592
G377J
3065
927
727
SAV RAINFALL6846 SQUARE B TRUE NORTH
9092
BRONC
BALDRIDGE BRONC
721
ANGUS HILL STEADFAST 854B
LONECONE BARBARA 804
LONECONE BARBARA 608
BASIN RAINMAKER 4404 ELLINGSON
MILL BAR HICKOK 7242 TCR WILD BILL 0T12
TCR SPRING RAIN FOCUS T732
TCR ABSOLUTE FOCUS C508
TCR HELENA C742
TCR HELENA HEART T855
BLACKCAP 628
RAINFALL 6846
BLACKCAP 704
CONNEALY CLARITY
HPCA CLARITY 841
GAR SURE FIRE 2067
CONNEALY PROPHECY 435
WAPITI DIXIE 03
WAPITI BARBARA 421
MCAF TEAGUE KARAMA 9307
STEVENSON STATEMENT 10171
WAPITI GUADALUPE 311
WAPITI COVID 019
BIRTH DATE: 2/28/2025 MUSGRAVE 316
