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Legal shooting light in Wyoming

In short

In Wyoming, legal shooting light for game animals runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. At Cheyenne today that is 6:05 AM to 7:44 PM MDT.

Updated September 2026
Sun altitude · Fri, Sep 11MDT · Game animals
HORIZON30°12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AMNOON3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AMLEGAL 6:05 AMENDS 7:44 PMSUNRISE 6:35 AMSUNSET 7:14 PM
NightTwilightDayLegal window
Now
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Legal from6:05 AM
Sunrise6:35 AM
Sunset7:14 PM
Legal until7:44 PM
Civil dawn6:08 AM
Civil dusk7:42 PM
Legal day13h 39m
Daylight12h 39m
NESW
Sunrise bearing83°
Sunset bearing276°
The Wyoming ruleCommon rule · confirm with agency
Game animals & non-migratory birdsone-half hour before sunrise → one-half hour after sunset

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

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Wyoming shooting hours, answered

What are the legal shooting hours in Wyoming?

For game animals, Wyoming 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 Cheyenne?

Today legal light ends at 7:44 PM MDT at Cheyenne (7:14 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.