Rabbits in Arkansas in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see rabbits in Arkansas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 219 of the 1,311 sightings logged across the year (16.7%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.
Peak month for rabbits in Arkansas
16.7%
of yearly sightings
219
records in April
#3
busiest month of 12
1,311
verified records a year
March 6.9%, April 16.7%, May 22.9%. Busiest month is May at 22.9%.
1,311 verified observations of rabbits in Arkansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Arkansas
Peak month
May
300 records (22.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 31 | 2.4% |
| February | 38 | 2.9% |
| March | 91 | 6.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 219 | 16.7% |
| Maypeak | 300 | 22.9% |
| Junepeak | 255 | 19.5% |
| July | 143 | 10.9% |
| August | 83 | 6.3% |
| September | 75 | 5.7% |
| October | 28 | 2.1% |
| November | 27 | 2.1% |
| December | 21 | 1.6% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 1,064 |
| Swamp Rabbit | 39 |
| European Rabbit | 8 |
In Arkansas, April carries 16.7% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 8.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (6.9%) into April, and it heads toward May (22.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The rabbits most often recorded in Arkansas are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and European Rabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Eastern Cottontail1,064 records
- Swamp Rabbit39 records
- European Rabbit8 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Arkansas in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 219 of the 1,311 verified rabbits sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 16.7% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see rabbits in Arkansas?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for rabbits in Arkansas?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 1,311 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Arkansas?+
The most-recorded species in Arkansas are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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