Legal shooting light in Minnesota

In short

In Minnesota, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Saint Paul today that is 7:12 AM to 6:39 PM CDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Mon, Oct 26CDT · Game animals

NightTwilightDayLegal window

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Legal from7:12 AM

Sunrise7:42 AM

Sunset6:09 PM

Legal until6:39 PM

Civil dawn7:12 AM

Civil dusk6:39 PM

Legal day11h 26m

Daylight10h 26m

Sunrise bearing107°

Sunset bearing253°

The Minnesota ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency

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

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

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Minnesota shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Minnesota?

For game animals, Minnesota 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 Saint Paul?

Today legal light ends at 6:39 PM CDT at Saint Paul (6:09 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.