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Legal shooting light in Mississippi

In short

In Mississippi, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Jackson today that is 6:12 AM to 7:41 PM CDT.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Fri, Sep 11CDT · Game animals
HORIZON30°60°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 6:12 AMENDS 7:41 PMSUNRISE 6:42 AMSUNSET 7:11 PM
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Legal from6:12 AM
Sunrise6:42 AM
Sunset7:11 PM
Legal until7:41 PM
Civil dawn6:17 AM
Civil dusk7:36 PM
Legal day13h 30m
Daylight12h 30m
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Sunrise bearing84°
Sunset bearing276°
The Mississippi ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency
Game animals & non-migratory birdsone-half hour before sunrise → one-half hour after sunset

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

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Mississippi shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Mississippi?

For game animals, Mississippi 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 Jackson?

Today legal light ends at 7:41 PM CDT at Jackson (7:11 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.