Legal shooting light in Arkansas

In short

In Arkansas, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Little Rock today that is 6:54 AM to 6:51 PM CDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Mon, Oct 26CDT · Game animals

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Legal from6:54 AM

Sunrise7:24 AM

Sunset6:21 PM

Legal until6:51 PM

Civil dawn6:58 AM

Civil dusk6:47 PM

Legal day11h 57m

Daylight10h 57m

Sunrise bearing105°

Sunset bearing255°

The Arkansas ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency

Game animals & non-migratory birdsone-half hour before sunrise → one-half hour after sunset

Confirm with: Arkansas wildlife agency. Sun times computed with astronomy-engine (USNO convention: upper limb, refraction).

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What are the legal shooting hours in Arkansas?

For game animals, Arkansas allows hunting from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. This is the common rule; confirm the exact wording with the state agency.

When does legal light end today at Little Rock?

Today legal light ends at 6:51 PM CDT at Little Rock (6:21 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.