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 6:48 AM to 6:19 PM EDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Sun, Oct 25EDT · Game animals

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Legal from6:48 AM

Sunrise7:18 AM

Sunset5:49 PM

Legal until6:19 PM

Civil dawn6:48 AM

Civil dusk6:19 PM

Legal day11h 32m

Daylight10h 32m

Sunrise bearing106°

Sunset bearing253°

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 6:19 PM EDT at Montpelier (5:49 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.