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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 5:43 AM to 7:26 PM EDT.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Fri, Sep 11EDT · Game animals
HORIZON30°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 5:43 AMENDS 7:26 PMSUNRISE 6:13 AMSUNSET 6:56 PM
NightTwilightDayLegal window
Now
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Legal from5:43 AM
Sunrise6:13 AM
Sunset6:56 PM
Legal until7:26 PM
Civil dawn5:44 AM
Civil dusk7:26 PM
Legal day13h 43m
Daylight12h 43m
NESW
Sunrise bearing83°
Sunset bearing277°
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 7:26 PM EDT at Augusta (6:56 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.