Legal shooting light in Kentucky

In short

In Kentucky, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Frankfort today that is 7:29 AM to 7:16 PM EDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Mon, Oct 26EDT · Game animals

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Legal from7:29 AM

Sunrise7:59 AM

Sunset6:46 PM

Legal until7:16 PM

Civil dawn7:32 AM

Civil dusk7:14 PM

Legal day11h 48m

Daylight10h 48m

Sunrise bearing105°

Sunset bearing254°

The Kentucky ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency

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

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

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Kentucky shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Kentucky?

For game animals, Kentucky 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 Frankfort?

Today legal light ends at 7:16 PM EDT at Frankfort (6:46 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.