Hawkeye Wildlife Shooting Range
Swisher, Iowa
Public Land
Public Land Range
Free Iowa DNR range on Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area with benches and berms at 30, 50 and 100 yards. Steel targets may be no closer than 100 yards for rifles and 10 yards for handguns. A second site at 2065 Amana Rd NW has a 12-station clay target area (bring your own throwers) and an archery range. Open daily sunrise to sunset.
Know Before You Go
Public land and government ranges often require a day-use pass, weekly permit, or annual recreation pass before you can shoot. Rules, hours, and access restrictions vary by managing agency. Please research the specific permit requirements and current conditions before making the trip.
Contact And Location
Directory Data
Appointment Only: No
On-Site Range: Yes
Range Lanes
Rifle/Pistol
Outdoor
. 100 yards
Steel Allowed
Shotgun (clay)
Outdoor
. Distance not listed