Hogsback Wildlife Area and Target Shooting Range

Winnebago County, IA

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LocationLocated 3 miles north of Lake Mills on A16

Operating Hours & Seasons

Open: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Hours of operation: Daily: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Closed: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Discover Hogsback Wildlife Area and Target Shooting Range in Lake Mills

Thousands of years ago, the glaciers retreated from North Iowa, leaving bluffs standing over adjacent marshlands. This area contains a mixed oak forest, as well as a nice mixture of woodland wildflowers and native grasses. The timbered areas are especially popular with deer, squirrel, and turkey hunters. Waterfowl hunters also take advantage of the extensive wetlands at the foot of the bluff.

Target Range: Training Certification and testing required. An annual permit for an individual is $30, Family is $35. Annual recertification required.

For more information go to: www.winnebagocountyiowa.gov/conservation

Target shooters enjoy the convenience of the target shooting range. There is a handgun shooting station and a longer range shooting station that allows people to shoot out to 200 yards.

Handgun shooting station:

There are two targets available to shoot at. HANDGUNS or 22 caliber rimfire rifles only. No shotguns.

Long gun shooting station:

There are four targets available to shoot at. They are 50, 100, 150, and 200 yards out.

The range is free to use! Please use it with respect. There is a donation box onsite- all donations go to the shooting range for maintenance and upgrades.