The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is announcing winter operating hours for the Banner Shooting Range and the Butch Olofson Shooting Range, along with upcoming holiday closures and a discount on 2027 annual passes.
Winter hours at both facilities begin November 1 and continue through February 28.
Winter Operating Hours
Banner Shooting Range, located along Highway 65/69 between Indianola and Des Moines, offers handgun, rifle, archery and shotgun shooting opportunities. Certified range safety officers are on duty during operating hours.
The range will be open Friday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed Tuesday through Thursday.
The Butch Olofson Shooting Range, located off Highway 415 about five miles northwest of Polk City, features handgun, rifle, trap and skeet, and archery ranges, along with a classroom.
Winter hours at Olofson will be Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The facility will be closed Monday through Wednesday. Beginning December 1, trap and skeet shooting will be available only on Saturdays and Sundays through the end of winter hours.
Holiday Closures Announced
Both shooting ranges will be closed on the following holidays:
- November 26 for Thanksgiving
- December 24, 25 and 26
- December 31 and January 1
Discounted 2027 Annual Passes
The Iowa DNR will offer a $40 discount on annual passes for both shooting ranges from November 27 through December 27.
During the sale, individual annual passes will cost $220, while family passes will be available for $280. Archery-only passes will also be offered for $30.
Annual passes can be purchased at either facility and are valid at both ranges. Shooters who already have a pass can purchase another to add an additional year to their coverage.
The Olofson Shooting Range will also offer punch cards for 10 rounds of shotgun shooting for $72.
The Iowa DNR welcomes shooters of all skill levels and abilities to its facilities.
For additional information, operating details or to find a shooting range, visit iowadnr.gov/places-go/shooting-ranges.
Source: Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR).
