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Legal shooting light in Oregon

In short

In Oregon, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Salem today that is 6:15 AM to 8:02 PM PDT.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Thu, Sep 10PDT · Game animals
HORIZON30°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 6:15 AMENDS 8:02 PMSUNRISE 6:45 AMSUNSET 7:32 PM
NightTwilightDayLegal window
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Legal from6:15 AM
Sunrise6:45 AM
Sunset7:32 PM
Legal until8:02 PM
Civil dawn6:15 AM
Civil dusk8:01 PM
Legal day13h 47m
Daylight12h 47m
NESW
Sunrise bearing82°
Sunset bearing277°
The Oregon ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency
Game animals & non-migratory birdsone-half hour before sunrise → one-half hour after sunset

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

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Oregon shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Oregon?

For game animals, Oregon 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 Salem?

Today legal light ends at 8:02 PM PDT at Salem (7:32 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.