Legal shooting light in Idaho

In short

In Idaho, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Boise today that is 7:43 AM to 7:13 PM MDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Mon, Oct 26MDT · Game animals

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Legal from7:43 AM

Sunrise8:13 AM

Sunset6:43 PM

Legal until7:13 PM

Civil dawn7:43 AM

Civil dusk7:13 PM

Legal day11h 31m

Daylight10h 31m

Sunrise bearing107°

Sunset bearing253°

The Idaho ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency

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

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

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Idaho shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Idaho?

For game animals, Idaho 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 Boise?

Today legal light ends at 7:13 PM MDT at Boise (6:43 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.