I hate getting up in the morning so sometimes I sleep in, I know bad boy! I have got birds from sun up to late afternoon......I actually seem to have better luck from 8 to about 10. I also enjoy afternoon hunting if it is not too hot, find the roost & just cluck & purr & wait. if they don't see you they will come. oh yea here in KY we can hunt all day so check your laws for your state.