Legal shooting light in Maine

In short

In Maine, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Augusta today that is 6:37 AM to 6:08 PM EDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Sun, Oct 25EDT · Game animals

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Legal from6:37 AM

Sunrise7:07 AM

Sunset5:38 PM

Legal until6:08 PM

Civil dawn6:37 AM

Civil dusk6:08 PM

Legal day11h 32m

Daylight10h 32m

Sunrise bearing106°

Sunset bearing253°

The Maine ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency

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

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

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Maine shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Maine?

For game animals, Maine 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 Augusta?

Today legal light ends at 6:08 PM EDT at Augusta (5:38 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.