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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 6:17 AM to 7:45 PM CDT.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Fri, Sep 11CDT · Game animals
HORIZON30°60°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 6:17 AMENDS 7:45 PMSUNRISE 6:47 AMSUNSET 7:15 PM
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Legal from6:17 AM
Sunrise6:47 AM
Sunset7:15 PM
Legal until7:45 PM
Civil dawn6:22 AM
Civil dusk7:39 PM
Legal day13h 28m
Daylight12h 28m
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Sunrise bearing84°
Sunset bearing275°
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 7:45 PM CDT at Baton Rouge (7:15 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.