Cody Shooting Complex
The Cody Shooting Complex is owned by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Shooting Sports Program and operated by Scott County Conservation. Target shooting is a lifetime sport that families can enjoy together and is one of the safest activities available today. In addition, target shooting teaches the fundamental marksmanship skills required for hunting and provides multiple avenues for families to get involved in hunting and other outdoor pursuits.
The vision of Cody Shooting Complex is to help ensure the future of hunting and sports education and training for generations to come by providing readily available, high-quality facilities, staffing, and programming.
For more information on locations and amenities at both public and private shooting ranges located in Iowa, click here.
Amenities and Ranges
- Range Check-In Building
- Restrooms and Hand-Washing Station
- 30-Yard Handgun Range with 20 Bays
- 100-Yard Rifle/Shotgun Range with 12 Bays
- Targets Available for Purchase
- Planned for Phase 2 (to be completed by December 2026): Archery Range, Classroom, Registration Building
Along with providing a place for shooters of all skill levels to practice with their firearms, the complex will be host to numerous special events and educational classes throughout the year.
Safety and Rules
Pay attention to the posted firearm shooting safety rules throughout the property while visiting the Cody Shooting Complex. Please remember:
- All shooters must register in the range office.
- Ear and eye protection are required at all times on the gun ranges.
- Always keep the muzzle pointed downrange.
- When the range is cold, firearms must be unloaded with the action locked open. Target shooters may only go downrange at this time to put up or take down targets.
- Children are welcome under adult supervision.
- No smoking is allowed.
- No alcohol is allowed.
- Any violation of the range rules will result in prompt expulsion.
Safety is the top priority at Cody, and we need your help to keep everyone safe.
Hours of Operation
| DAY | MAR 1 - OCT 31 | NOV 1 -FEB 28/29 |
|---|---|---|
| MON/TUE | Closed | Closed |
| WED/THURS/FRI |
11:00 am - 5:00 pm |
11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| SAT/SUN |
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
*Last check-in will be 1/2 hour before close
HOLIDAY RANGE CLOSURE
January 1st (New Year's Day), Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th (Independence Day), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, December 24th (Christmas Eve), December 25th (Christmas Day), and December 31 (New Year's Eve)
WINTER WEATHER CLOSURE POLICY
- Forecasted high temperature or wind chill for Scott County according to the National Weather Service not to be above 20 degrees Fahrenheit for the majority of the normal operating hours.
- Winter Storm Warning issued for Scott County
- Travel Advisory issued for Scott County
- High Wind Warning issued for Scott County
We apologize for any inconvenience that our weather-related closures may cause. The health and safety of our range patrons and staff are extremely important to us, so that is why they are in place. Weather closings and delays will be posted here.
Features
Monday, August 4, 2025 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Join Wapsi River Center Director and LNT Master Educator, Dave Murcia for a presentation on camping basics that emphasize Leave No Trace ethics and principles.
Register on-line at Camping
Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Come learn about the many wild edibles in your own neck of the woods. We will focus on foraging basics, foraging safety, identifying plants, and preparing wild edibles. We will take a hike outdoors to identify and forage some of the summer wild edibles available during this time. After the hike, put your cast iron skills to the test and make a lambs quarter patty topped with mushrooms our of our forage ingredients over a campfire!
Online registration is required: Wild Edibles
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Part-time) $16.00 to $18.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Friday, August 22, 2025, 4:30pm Central Time. New (19 days remain)
Saturday, August 30, 2025 - 1:00pm
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 8:00am
Join the Wapsi Staff for its 5th Annual Monarch Migration Fun Run benefiting the Friends of the Wapsi Center. It is a 5K self timed trail run, with the run starting at 9:00 am. Check in starts at 8:30 am. Registration includes a t-shirt & refreshments.
Registration closes on September 13th. Must register by August 24th to be guaranteed a shirt.
go to : http://getmeregistered.com/MonarchMigrationFunRun to register!