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 6:42 AM to 6:46 PM CDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Sun, Oct 25CDT · Game animals

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Legal from6:42 AM

Sunrise7:12 AM

Sunset6:16 PM

Legal until6:46 PM

Civil dawn6:47 AM

Civil dusk6:42 PM

Legal day12h 05m

Daylight11h 05m

Sunrise bearing104°

Sunset bearing256°

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 6:46 PM CDT at Jackson (6:16 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.