Legal shooting light in Louisiana

In short

In Louisiana, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Baton Rouge today that is 6:44 AM to 6:53 PM CDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Sun, Oct 25CDT · Game animals

NightTwilightDayLegal window

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Legal from6:44 AM

Sunrise7:14 AM

Sunset6:23 PM

Legal until6:53 PM

Civil dawn6:49 AM

Civil dusk6:47 PM

Legal day12h 09m

Daylight11h 09m

Sunrise bearing104°

Sunset bearing256°

The Louisiana ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency

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

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

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Louisiana shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Louisiana?

For game animals, Louisiana 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 Baton Rouge?

Today legal light ends at 6:53 PM CDT at Baton Rouge (6:23 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.