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Legal shooting light in Florida

In short

In Florida, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Tallahassee today that is 6:49 AM to 8:17 PM EDT.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Fri, Sep 11EDT · Game animals
HORIZON30°60°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 6:49 AMENDS 8:17 PMSUNRISE 7:19 AMSUNSET 7:47 PM
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Legal from6:49 AM
Sunrise7:19 AM
Sunset7:47 PM
Legal until8:17 PM
Civil dawn6:55 AM
Civil dusk8:11 PM
Legal day13h 28m
Daylight12h 28m
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Sunrise bearing84°
Sunset bearing275°
The Florida ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency
Game animals & non-migratory birdsone-half hour before sunrise → one-half hour after sunset

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

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Florida shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Florida?

For game animals, Florida 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 Tallahassee?

Today legal light ends at 8:17 PM EDT at Tallahassee (7:47 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.