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Legal shooting light in Vermont

In short

In Vermont, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Montpelier today that is 5:54 AM to 7:38 PM EDT.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Fri, Sep 11EDT · Game animals
HORIZON30°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 5:54 AMENDS 7:38 PMSUNRISE 6:24 AMSUNSET 7:08 PM
NightTwilightDayLegal window
Now
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Legal from5:54 AM
Sunrise6:24 AM
Sunset7:08 PM
Legal until7:38 PM
Civil dawn5:55 AM
Civil dusk7:37 PM
Legal day13h 43m
Daylight12h 43m
NESW
Sunrise bearing83°
Sunset bearing277°
The Vermont ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency
Game animals & non-migratory birdsone-half hour before sunrise → one-half hour after sunset

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

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Vermont shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Vermont?

For game animals, Vermont 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 Montpelier?

Today legal light ends at 7:38 PM EDT at Montpelier (7:08 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.