Hollister Wildlife Area
Bluestem prairie dominates the open country and contains all of the true native grasses and forbs common to this region of Kansas. The historical use of these rangelands has been for grazing, first by bison and elk and now by cattle. A managed grazing lease has been in effect on the major rangeland tracts since 1983.
Crops are planted on about 180 acres through a share cropping agreement. Prescribed burning is conducted on approximately one-half of the rangeland annually.
The prairie and associated woodlands support many species of wildlife. Several small flocks of prairie chickens use the area regularly. Quail, rabbits, turkey, squirrels and deer are common.
Manager: Monte Manbeck
Phone: (620)-449-2539
The Hollister Wildlife Area is located in southeast Kansas in Bourbon County, approximately eight miles southwest of Ft. Scott. U.S. 69 Highway is located seven miles east of Hollister Wildlife Area, K-39 Highway provides access three miles to the south.
Hollister Shooting Range is Operated by the OLD FORT SHARPSHOOTERS (OFSS) friends group.
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Range will be open the FIRST and THIRD full weekends of each month March through November 2022
Saturdays:11:00 am to 4:00 pm (Weather permitting)
Sundays 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Weather permitting)
Prices: OFSS members are not required to pay daily use fees (does not apply to trap-see below)
$20- individual yearly OFSS membership
$30- Family yearly OFSS membership
$10- Daily shooting range fee (non-member)
Trap Range: $5 per 25 targets (clays provided) (member and non-member)
Ear and Eye protection is available but you are encouraged to bring your own if you have it.
Hunters can sight in rifles at no charge during the month of November.
No .50 Caliber BMG rifles allowed
RANGE IS CLOSED DECEMBER-FEBRUARY
Managed Dove Field: There is one managed dove field at Hollister WA for the 2022 dove season located on the north side of Hackberry road in between the "twin bridges"; one quarter mile west of 155 rd. Hunters are required to use NON-TOXIC SHOT while hunting dove on this area. Hunters are also required to obtain a free daily hunt permit prior to hunting. Hunt permits will be available in the parking area located on the southwest corner of the dove field. Cards will be available at 5:30 am September 1, 2022. Hunters should expect crowded conditions and are asked to be respectful to other hunting parties and should maintain a safe distance.
Managed Dove Field: There is one managed dove field at Hollister WA for the 2020 dove season located on the north side of Hackberry road in between the "twin bridges"; one quarter mile west of 155 rd. Hunters are required to use NON-TOXIC SHOT while hunting dove on this area. Hunters are also required to obtain a free daily hunt permit prior to hunting. Hunt permits will be available in the parking area located on the southwest corner of the dove field. Cards will be available at 5:30 am September 1, 2020. Hunters should expect crowded conditions and are asked to be respectful to other hunting parties and should maintain a safe distance.
Here is a complete list of Public Land Regulations or you can download the regulation summary.
The Hollister Wildlife Area has been a state wildlife area since 1978, when it was purchased by the Kansas Fish and Game. The wildlife area includes 2,432 acres of rolling range and pasture land, interspersed with native woodlands.
- Type of Facility: Information Center
- Location of Facility: N37 46.566 W94 48.409
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- Type of Facility: Shooting Range
- This facility is ADA accessible
- Location of Facility: N37 46.700 W94 49.418
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