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 7:34 AM to 7:08 PM EDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Mon, Oct 26EDT · Game animals

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Legal from7:34 AM

Sunrise8:04 AM

Sunset6:38 PM

Legal until7:08 PM

Civil dawn7:35 AM

Civil dusk7:07 PM

Legal day11h 34m

Daylight10h 34m

Sunrise bearing106°

Sunset bearing253°

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 7:08 PM EDT at Lansing (6:38 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.