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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 6:49 AM to 8:31 PM MDT.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Fri, Sep 11MDT · Game animals
HORIZON30°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 6:49 AMENDS 8:31 PMSUNRISE 7:19 AMSUNSET 8:01 PM
NightTwilightDayLegal window
Now
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Legal from6:49 AM
Sunrise7:19 AM
Sunset8:01 PM
Legal until8:31 PM
Civil dawn6:50 AM
Civil dusk8:30 PM
Legal day13h 42m
Daylight12h 42m
NESW
Sunrise bearing83°
Sunset bearing277°
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 8:31 PM MDT at Boise (8:01 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.