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Legal shooting light in Michigan

In short

In Michigan, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Lansing today that is 6:43 AM to 8:24 PM EDT.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Fri, Sep 11EDT · Game animals
HORIZON30°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 6:43 AMENDS 8:24 PMSUNRISE 7:13 AMSUNSET 7:54 PM
NightTwilightDayLegal window
Now
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Legal from6:43 AM
Sunrise7:13 AM
Sunset7:54 PM
Legal until8:24 PM
Civil dawn6:45 AM
Civil dusk8:23 PM
Legal day13h 41m
Daylight12h 41m
NESW
Sunrise bearing83°
Sunset bearing277°
The Michigan ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency
Game animals & non-migratory birdsone-half hour before sunrise → one-half hour after sunset

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

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Michigan shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Michigan?

For game animals, Michigan 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 Lansing?

Today legal light ends at 8:24 PM EDT at Lansing (7:54 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.