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Legal shooting light in Missouri

In short

In Missouri, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Jefferson City today that is 6:16 AM to 7:52 PM CDT.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Fri, Sep 11CDT · Game animals
HORIZON30°60°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 6:16 AMENDS 7:52 PMSUNRISE 6:46 AMSUNSET 7:22 PM
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Legal from6:16 AM
Sunrise6:46 AM
Sunset7:22 PM
Legal until7:52 PM
Civil dawn6:20 AM
Civil dusk7:49 PM
Legal day13h 36m
Daylight12h 36m
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Sunrise bearing84°
Sunset bearing276°
The Missouri ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency
Game animals & non-migratory birdsone-half hour before sunrise → one-half hour after sunset

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

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Missouri shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Missouri?

For game animals, Missouri 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 Jefferson City?

Today legal light ends at 7:52 PM CDT at Jefferson City (7:22 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.