Izaak Walton League
Conservation, Outdoor Recreation, Safety, and Shooting Sports
Linn County Chapter
About Ikes
We are a local chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America. We are a volunteer-run, privately owned facility located on approximately 47 acres in Linn County, just off 42nd Street in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We are a group of approximately 725 members dedicated to conserve, restore, and promote the sustainable use and enjoyment of our natural resources, including soil, air, woods, waters, and wildlife.
Hours
Open to all Members, their family, and guests, 8am to 8pm (Or sunset, when earlier)
Location
Our PHYSICAL address is: 5401 42nd Street NE, Cedar Rapids, IA Our MAILING address is: PO BOX 8509, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52408-8509
IMPORTANT NEWS
September 16th, 2026 Update
New Website Look
We have updated our website so that it no longer uses WordPress to maintain. The site is now using GoDaddy's Airo tool. As a result, the look is more modern, cleaner, and the site should be easier to maintain going forward. We hope you like the new look and feel. If you like the new site, let us know. If you don't there's really no going back. If there are changes you'd like to see, let us know, we'll see how practical they would be. Send requests to [email protected].
BULLSEYE COMPETITION at IKES – October 4th
Ikes will be holding a Bullseye shooting competition on our Outdoor Pistol Range on Sunday, October 4th. Time will be between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Officially, this is a "2700 Pistol Tournament", aka NRA Precision Pistol shooting. You need not be a member, nor an NRA member, to participate. THIS LINK If you have additional questions, give Bill a call — (319) 981-2086.
National Hunting and Fishing Day
Set Saturday, September 26th, 2026 from 10AM until 2 PM. Come see what's happening. See flyer posted above.Saturday, September 26th, 2026 from 10AM until 2PM. All Ranges will be closed from 8AM through 3PM on this day.
HONEY HARVEST DAY
Word has it that the annual Honey Harvest at Ikes happened Saturday, August 29th and that the bees were, well, as busy as bees this summer. I'm told we got a LOT of honey, maybe our best year yet. Honey will be available for $10 a jar (one pound).
GATE CARD NOT WORKING?
If you have paid your 2026 dues, and tried to get into Ikes, but the gate won't open -- we still need your SIGNED 2026 Waiver form. Once we get it, it takes only a minute or two to re-enable access.
Updated Member Handbook for 2026
The UPDATED Member Handbook for 2026 is posted on our Member's page for your downloading and viewing pleasure!
Trap machine orientation:
Learn how to use the new machines on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, at 1 PM.
MEMBERS — Buy/Sell/Trade:
Take advantage of our Buy/Sell/Trade section. If you have something you're looking to buy, to sell, or to trade -- send the description to [email protected]. I'll post it and you're on your way. Let me know when I can take your listing down, so the site doesn't get filled with really old listings. [email protected]
Committee Updates
Archery Range Committee
Remember — broadhead arrows are not permitted on the range — they tear up the target butts!!!
Contact the CommitteeAction Range Committee
If you wish to become an Action Range user — there is a one-time fee of $200. Once you pay the fee, you'll be asked to contact Walker Kelly to arrange a quick draw/reholster check.
Contact the CommitteeConservation Committee
Contact the CommitteeIndoor Pistol Range Committee
Contact the CommitteeOutdoor Pistol Range Committee
Contact the CommitteeRifle Range Committee
Contact the CommitteeTrap Range Committee
Want to learn how to use the trap machines safely, or just want to double-check? Orientations on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month beginning at 1PM.
Contact the Committee