Tools/Legal light/Maryland

Legal shooting light in Maryland

In short

In Maryland, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Annapolis today that is 6:56 AM to 6:42 PM EDT.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Mon, Oct 26EDT · Game animals
HORIZON30°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 6:56 AMENDS 6:42 PMSUNRISE 7:26 AMSUNSET 6:12 PM
NightTwilightDayLegal window
Now
—
 
Legal from6:56 AM
Sunrise7:26 AM
Sunset6:12 PM
Legal until6:42 PM
Civil dawn6:59 AM
Civil dusk6:39 PM
Legal day11h 45m
Daylight10h 45m
NESW
Sunrise bearing106°
Sunset bearing254°
The Maryland ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency
Game animals & non-migratory birdsone-half hour before sunrise → one-half hour after sunset

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

All states·Maryland season dates·Maryland regulations

Maryland shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Maryland?

For game animals, Maryland 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 Annapolis?

Today legal light ends at 6:42 PM EDT at Annapolis (6:12 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.