Sunday Hunting Restrictions by State
Whether the state allows Sunday hunting fully, partially, or not at all, the controlling statute or regulation, and notable exceptions such as private land or specific quarry.
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| Sunday Hunting | Statute / Regulation | Notable Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
| Full | §9-11-237 | None |
| Full | 5 AAC 92 | None |
| Full | Title 17 | None |
| Full | Code 002.00 | None |
| Full | FGC §3501 | None |
| Full | Title 33 | None |
| Partial | PA 21-12 | Private land only |
| Partial | Title 7 §704 | Limited days |
| Full | Ch. 379 | None |
| Full | §27-3-19 | Private land |
| Full | HAR §13-122 | None |
| Full | Title 36 | None |
| Full | 520 ILCS 5 | None |
| Full | IC 14-22 | None |
| Full | §481A | None |
| Full | KAR 115 | None |
| Full | KRS 150 | None |
| Full | Title 56 | None |
| Banned | Title 12 §11202 | Migratory exception |
| Partial | NR §10-410 | By county |
| Banned | MGL c.131 §57 | Falconry exception |
| Full | Part 401 | None |
| Full | §97B | None |
| Full | §49-7-31 | None |
| Full | 3 CSR 10 | None |
| Full | Title 87 | None |
| Full | §37-447 | None |
| Full | NAC 503 | None |
| Full | RSA 207 | None |
| Partial | Title 23 | Bow only |
| Full | Ch. 17 | None |
| Full | ECL §11-0907 | None |
| Partial | §113-291.1A | Private land |
| Full | §20.1 | None |
| Full | ORC 1531 | None |
| Full | Title 29 | None |
| Full | ORS 498 | None |
| Partial | Title 34 §2303 | 3 species only |
| Banned | §20-13-2 | Falconry exception |
| Partial | §50-11-310 | Private land |
| Full | §41-8 | None |
| Full | §70-4 | None |
| Full | PWC Ch. 62 | None |
| Full | Title 23 | None |
| Full | 10 VSA §4747 | None |
| Full | §29.1-521.1 | 100yd church rule |
| Full | RCW 77 | None |
| Full | §20-2 | None |
| Full | Ch. NR 10 | None |
| Full | Title 23 | None |
| Banned | DC Code 22-4502 | Urban firearm ban |
Sunday hunting bans are largely a vestige of colonial-era blue laws. Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia have all expanded Sunday hunting in the past decade. Federal lands generally follow state Sunday hunting rules. Migratory bird hunting on Sundays is governed by federal regulations under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act regardless of state restrictions.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.