Legal shooting light in New York

In short

In New York, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Albany today that is 6:51 AM to 6:25 PM EDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Mon, Oct 26EDT · Game animals

NightTwilightDayLegal window

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Legal from6:51 AM

Sunrise7:21 AM

Sunset5:55 PM

Legal until6:25 PM

Civil dawn6:52 AM

Civil dusk6:24 PM

Legal day11h 34m

Daylight10h 34m

Sunrise bearing106°

Sunset bearing253°

The New York ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency

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

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

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What are the legal shooting hours in New York?

For game animals, New York 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 Albany?

Today legal light ends at 6:25 PM EDT at Albany (5:55 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.