Iowa DNR Shooting Range Facilities
Current Banner Shooting Range Hours
| Monday* |
1:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Tuesday* |
Closed |
| Wednesday |
Closed |
| Thursday* |
1:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Friday* |
1:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Saturday* |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Sunday* |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
*Winter Hours for will run from November 5, 2012 through March 31, 2013 with regular hours resuming on April 1. The range will close at closing time or sunset (whichever is earlier). The range will be closed if the day's forecasted high temperature for Indianola is 20 degrees or below. The range will also be closed if the heat index for Indianola is 100 degrees or above. All new shooters must be checked in at least 45 minutes prior to closing time. You can find a copy of the local sunset table in your Iowa DNRHunting & Trapping Regulations. Please call ahead for potential weather related closings.
Bays Branch Shooting Range
Located 2 miles North of Panora on Highway 4, 2.5 miles East on 190th Street in Guthrie County.
Wildlife area map
Brushy Creek Shooting Range
Two ranges are located at Brushy Creek State Recreational Area. One is south of the park office approximately 1/2 mile North of County Road D-46. The other is a trap range located in the northern section of the park. It can be reached by taking 250th from County Road P-73, then turn right on Taylor Ave. Both are located East of Lehigh in Webster County.
Wildlife area map
Charles "Butch" Olofson Shooting Range
The Charles "Butch" Olofson Shooting Range and Training Center is located 4.7 miles north of Polk City on N.W. Madrid Blvd., immediately adjacent to public hunting land surrounding Big Creek State Park. The facilities include two 10 station 50 yard ranges available for handgun, rifle, shotgun slug, and muzzleloaders. A 10 station 100 yard range is set up for bench rest shooting. Also located at Olofson Range is a league approved trap/skeet field and a 10 station sporting clays course. A 60+ person capacity conference and training room is available to rent for classes, conferences, meetings, etc. Staffing at the range is provided by Warman Management Company. Please call 515/795-2067 or 515/238-6977 for information, upcoming events or changes in hours. You can also visit the Charles "Butch" Olofoson Range on line at: http://www.olofsonrange.com/
Charles "Butch" Olofson Shooting Range Hours
| Monday |
Closed |
| Tuesday |
Closed |
| Wednesday* |
12:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Thursday* |
12:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Friday* |
12:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Saturday* |
8:00am - 6:00pm |
| Sunday* |
8:00am - 6:00pm |
| *Winter Hours - Close at Dark. Call ahead for current hours |
Hawkeye Wildlife Shooting Range
Located 2 miles North of North Liberty on Highway 965, 1.5 miles West on Swan Lake Road, 3/4 mile East of Swisher on F12, 2.5 miles South on Highway 965, 1/2 mile West on Amana Road in Johnson County.
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Hull Shooting Range
Located 4 miles West of Oskaloosa on State Highway 92 in Mahaska County.
Wildlife area map
Ocheyedan Shooting Range
Located 5 miles West of Spencer on West 4th Street in Clay County.
Wildlife area map
Oyens Shooting Range
Located 2.5 miles North of Oyens on County Road K-64 in Plymouth County.
Pine Ridge Shooting Range
Located 1 mile West of Steamboat Rock on the west bank of the Iowa River off of County Road S-56 in Hardin County. Located in Pine Ridge county park (Hardin County Conservation).
Princeton Shooting Range
Located 1/2 mile North of Princeton on Highway 67, 1 mile North on 285th Avenue, East on 266th Street in Scott County.
Wildlife area map
Spring Run Shooting Range
Located 3 miles East of Spirit Lake on Highway 9, 2.5 miles South on 280th Avenue in Dickinson County.
Wildlife area map
Iowa DNR Shooting Sports Archery and Shooting Range Grant Program
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources created the Shooting Sports Program Grant in 2012 to encourage the development and improvement of shooting ranges throughout Iowa. The grant program supports the Department’s Hunter Education Program, encourages hunters to become more proficient with firearms and archery equipment, promotes safe hunting and shooting practices, provides Iowa residents with safe shooting areas and supports law enforcement training.
The Department provides grant funds annually as available from the Trust Fund (license sales) and federal dollars (Pittman/Robertson Act); granting or denying funds is at the discretion of the Department. All partnerships, leases, and cooperative ventures entered into are granted according to law and to the rules and regulations of the Department and the Natural Resource Commission.
Shooting Range Grant Program Goals: (1) Developing ranges in areas of the state where the need for public shooting facilities is greatest; (2) Providing an environment for public enjoyment and expansion of the shooting sports that emphasizes safety, hunter and shooter education, firearms and archery public safety training, plus recruitment of junior shooters; (3) Ensuring all ranges are operated in a safe, sound manner that promotes environmental stewardship and positive community relations.
Archery and Shooting Range Grant Program Guidance and Application Packet
Chapter 56 - Shooting Sports Grant Program
Do you own or operate a public shooting range in Iowa? If so, please complete our Public Shooting Range Survey.
Iowa DNR Grant-Funded Facilities
AVAD Hunt Club
26321 Hwy. 141 Coon Rapids in Carroll County. http://avadhuntclub.com
Dickinson County Chapter Izaak Walton League
1020 28th St, Spirit Lake in Dickinson County - 712-336-4960
Dragoon Chapter Izaak Walton League
4857 NE 110th Ave. Elkhart in Polk County. http://www.ankenyikes.org
Florence Recreation Area and Trap Shooting Range
42435 60th Avenue, Thompson--Located 4 miles west of Thompson on Highway 9 and a half mile south (N43°22.660'/ W93°51.133') in Winnebago County. http://www.winnebagoccb.com
Public Trapshooting Dates and Times
Lake Miami Park
1270 635th Ave, Lovilia in Monroe County - 641-946-8112
Mahaska County Izaak Walton League
2357 Pilgrim Path, Oskaloosa in Mahaska County http://www.mahaskacountyikes.org/contacts.html
Three Mile Shooting Sports Complex
1577 Creamery Road, Afton in Union County - 641-344-5501