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 6:52 AM to 6:33 PM MDT.

Updated September 2026

Sun altitude · Sun, Oct 25MDT · Game animals

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Legal from6:52 AM

Sunrise7:22 AM

Sunset6:03 PM

Legal until6:33 PM

Civil dawn6:54 AM

Civil dusk6:31 PM

Legal day11h 41m

Daylight10h 41m

Sunrise bearing106°

Sunset bearing254°

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 6:33 PM MDT at Cheyenne (6:03 PM sunset plus the after-sunset offset). Set your precise location above for your exact spot.