Legal shooting light in Nevada

In short

In Nevada, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Carson City today that is 6:50 AM to 6:35 PM PDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Mon, Oct 26PDT · Game animals

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Legal from6:50 AM

Sunrise7:20 AM

Sunset6:05 PM

Legal until6:35 PM

Civil dawn6:53 AM

Civil dusk6:32 PM

Legal day11h 45m

Daylight10h 45m

Sunrise bearing106°

Sunset bearing254°

The Nevada ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency

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

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

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Nevada shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Nevada?

For game animals, Nevada 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 Carson City?

Today legal light ends at 6:35 PM PDT at Carson City (6:05 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.