M2 QUARTER CIRCLE RANCH — MAJOR HERD REDUCTIONWAYNE McNARY & ANITA MARTENS NOVEMBER 26, 2026-275 HEAD — ESTABLISHED COW FAMILIES, PRODUCTIVE MOTHERS & THEIR DAUGHTERS
M2 QUARTER CIRCLE RANCH — MAJOR HERD REDUCTIONWAYNE McNARY & ANITA MARTENSNOVEMBER 26, 2026 • 11 A.M.STETTLER AUCTION MARKET
275 HEAD — ESTABLISHED COW FAMILIES, PRODUCTIVE MOTHERS & THEIR DAUGHTERS
Stettler Auction Market is honoured to present this major herd reduction from Wayne McNary and Anita Martens of M2 Quarter Circle Ranch. Developed over many years, this herd brings together Shorthorn influence and Angus breeding, with an emphasis on maternal qualities, milk production and practical ranch cattle.
THE OFFERING
• 175 bred cows• 50 bred heifers — daughters of the herd• 40 selected open Black Angus heifer calves — 2026-born breeding prospects
MOTHERS THAT MILK
The cow herd includes blue roan, red and white cows with black noses, described as carrying ¼-blood Angus influence, alongside black cows. These are established cow families, with tags identifying their family lines.
The herd began in 2008 with eight blue heifers. Twenty Black Angus females from LANGCO, Viking, Alberta, were added in 2010. Retaining first-cycle heifers has been central to the herd’s development since 2010.
All cows are described as horse, dog and quad broke, with feed efficiency highlighted in the ranch’s management experience over more than 15 years.
BREEDING DETAILS
• Blue, red and white cows are bred to home-raised Black Angus bulls.• Black cows are bred to Shorthorn and horned Hereford bulls, with Lilybrook Herefords noted in the breeding program.• Bull breeding lines include Brandel, Peak Dot and Hamilton.
CALVING INFORMATION
Bulls were turned out June 28–29. Calving is expected to begin around April 8, with early calves possible April 1.
Historically, approximately 75% of the calves have been born during April.
A MAJOR HERD REDUCTION
A small number of aged females will remain at the ranch. This offering provides an opportunity to select from the established cow herd, its bred daughters and selected 2026 Black Angus heifer calves.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
Watch our three video features highlighting the bred cows, bred heifers and selected Black Angus heifer calves. The cow-herd footage also shows cows with their 2026 calf crop.
Videos of the breeding bulls will be displayed with each set of cows prior to selling.
Join us November 26 at 11 a.m. at Stettler Auction Market.
4305 52 Avenue, Stettler, Alberta
Office: 403-742-2368
Davie: 403-556-5777
Contact the market for further information. We look forward to welcoming buyers and helping you find cattle to complement your herd.
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