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 6:58 AM to 6:46 PM CDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Sun, Oct 25CDT · Game animals

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Legal from6:58 AM

Sunrise7:28 AM

Sunset6:16 PM

Legal until6:46 PM

Civil dawn7:00 AM

Civil dusk6:43 PM

Legal day11h 49m

Daylight10h 49m

Sunrise bearing105°

Sunset bearing255°

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