Legal shooting light in Colorado

In short

In Colorado, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Denver today that is 6:51 AM to 6:36 PM MDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Sun, Oct 25MDT · Game animals

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Legal from6:51 AM

Sunrise7:21 AM

Sunset6:06 PM

Legal until6:36 PM

Civil dawn6:53 AM

Civil dusk6:34 PM

Legal day11h 45m

Daylight10h 45m

Sunrise bearing105°

Sunset bearing255°

The Colorado ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency

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

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

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Colorado shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Colorado?

For game animals, Colorado 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 Denver?

Today legal light ends at 6:36 PM MDT at Denver (6:06 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.