15 August 2023
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly signed an official proclamation on July 28 to observe August as National Shooting Sports Month, so where are the best places for sports shooting in northeast Kansas?
Kelly’s proclamation came after the grand re-opening of Fancy Creek Shooting Range at Tuttle Creek State Park.
“I’m proud that this shooting range is now open to the public and will continue to promote gun safety and responsibility on the grounds of one of our 29 incredible Kansas state parks,” Kelly said.
The proclamation highlighted the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Hunter Education curriculum, the firearm and ammunition industry which contributed more than $503 million to the Kansas Economy in 2022 and those who engaged in shooting sports or hunting which contributed more than $3.3 million in funding through the Pittman-Robertson exercise tax.
The KDWP keeps a list of public shooting ranges in Kansas. Below is a list of ranges that provide a safe place to shoot:
Shawnee County
Ravenwood Lodge
10147 SW 61st St., Topeka, KS 66610
785-256-6444
Kaw Valley Gun Club, LLC
3043 NW Button Road, Topeka, KS 66618
785-233-1616
Capital City Gun Club
P.O. Box 332, Topeka, KS 66601-0332
785-478-4682
Shawnee State Fishing Lake Hunter Education Range
Currently closed for renovations
Pottawatomie County
Red Rock Sporting Clays
10855 Broderick Road, Wamego, KS 66547
785-456-8667
Osage County
Locust Point Sporting Clays
19939 South Berryton Road, Lyndon, KS 66451
785-828-3406
Riley County
Tuttle Creek Trap Park
6364 Tuttle Creek Road, Manhattan, KS 66503
785-539-4392
Fancy Creek Range
Tuttle Creek State Park, Randolph, KS 666502
785-293-5886
Geary County
Sportsman Acres
Milford Lake, K244 Spur, Junction City, KS 66441
785-238-8727
Brown County
Horton Sports Shooting Complex
Kingfisher Rd & Hwy 20, Horton, KS 66439
785-486-2694