Legal shooting light in New Hampshire

In short

In New Hampshire, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Concord today that is 5:51 AM to 7:33 PM EDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Fri, Sep 11EDT · Game animals

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Legal from5:51 AM

Sunrise6:21 AM

Sunset7:03 PM

Legal until7:33 PM

Civil dawn5:52 AM

Civil dusk7:31 PM

Legal day13h 42m

Daylight12h 42m

Sunrise bearing83°

Sunset bearing277°

The New Hampshire ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency

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

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

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New Hampshire shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in New Hampshire?

For game animals, New Hampshire 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 Concord?

Today legal light ends at 7:33 PM EDT at Concord (7:03 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.