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District of Columbia Legal Hunting Hours (2026)

Info: Hunting is prohibited throughout the District of Columbia.

InfoVerified Jun 19, 2026

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Legal Hunting Hours in states bordering District of Columbia

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

MarylandInfo
In Maryland, legal hunting time begins 1/2 hour before sunrise and ends 1/2 hour after sunset. Some Sunday deer dates end at 10:30am; spring turkey differs.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.maryland.gov · Full Maryland rule →
VirginiaInfo
In Virginia, nonmigratory birds and game animals may be hunted from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Spring turkey has separate hours.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dwr.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →

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