MangeyJoe Report post Posted July 25, 2010 I am planning on going coyote hunting on friday morning and am planning on waking up at 3 AM. I know it's illegal to night hunt coyotes at night so what time can I Legally hunt for coyotes in AZ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
natureboyfloyd Report post Posted July 25, 2010 I think it is 30 minutes before sunrise, and 30 minutes before sunset. Call AZFG. When rifle huning, I use the dove hunting pamphlet to really know the sunrise/sunset times; also, I figure that if I can not CLEARLY see my sights, well, time for another coffee, or time to unload the chamber and chill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tines Report post Posted July 25, 2010 If you can identify your target than you're legal. But you really ought to sit down and read the Regulations before you step out into the field. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyperwrx Report post Posted July 26, 2010 If you can identify your target than you're legal. Unfortunately that is not correct or many of us would be hunting at night. Regs state 30 minutes before sunup and 30 minutes after sunset. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted July 26, 2010 If you can identify your target than you're legal. Unfortunately that is not correct or many of us would be hunting at night. Regs state 30 minutes before sunup and 30 minutes after sunset. I think he meant if there is enough light that you can see well enough to identify your target, then it's within legal shooting hrs...generally you can't see much until 30 mins before sunrise (or 30 mins after sunset) Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr8 White Jr Report post Posted July 26, 2010 But you really ought to sit down and read the Regulations before you step out into the field. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MangeyJoe Report post Posted July 27, 2010 Cool thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tines Report post Posted July 27, 2010 If you can identify your target than you're legal. Unfortunately that is not correct or many of us would be hunting at night. Regs state 30 minutes before sunup and 30 minutes after sunset. Please show me where it states that. I believe that's a misconception amongst big-game hunters in AZ. Remember, the guy asked about coyote hunting, not dove. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tines Report post Posted July 27, 2010 And obviously I wasn't suggesting that hunting under a full moon is legit..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyperwrx Report post Posted July 29, 2010 If you can identify your target than you're legal. Unfortunately that is not correct or many of us would be hunting at night. Regs state 30 minutes before sunup and 30 minutes after sunset. Please show me where it states that. I believe that's a misconception amongst big-game hunters in AZ. Remember, the guy asked about coyote hunting, not dove. I was incorrect and you were spot on. My apologies. The 2010-2011 AZG&F Regulation books states on page 87. SHOOTING HOURS Legal shooting time is during daylight hours (see sunrise-sunset chart on page 99) or as prescribed by the Commission (see individual Commission Orders). In general, if you can see well enough to shoot safely, you are legal. Taking wild animals or birds by moonlight or artificial light is illegal, except for raccoons, reptiles and other mammals as prescribed in R12-4-304, page 117. Other time requirements apply for migratory birds (see Migratory Bird Regulations). Where, When and How Can You Hunt? Explore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
