Rabbits in Arkansas in July

Yes, July is a good month to see rabbits in Arkansas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 143 of the 1,311 sightings logged across the year (10.9%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

Eastern Cottontail photographed in ArkansasEastern Cottontail photographed in ArkansasEastern Cottontail photographed in Arkansas
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for rabbits in Arkansas

10.9%

of yearly sightings

143

records in July

#4

busiest month of 12

1,311

verified records a year

June 19.5%, July 10.9%, August 6.3%. Busiest month is May at 22.9%.

Best months: May, June, April

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)

Quietest month

December

21 records

MonthObservationsShare
January312.4%
February382.9%
March916.9%
Aprilpeak21916.7%
Maypeak30022.9%
Junepeak25519.5%
July14310.9%
August836.3%
September755.7%
October282.1%
November272.1%
December211.6%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Cottontail1,064
Swamp Rabbit39
European Rabbit8

In Arkansas, July carries 10.9% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 2.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from June (19.5%) into July, and it heads toward August (6.3%) after. The busiest month is May (22.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The rabbits most often recorded in Arkansas are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and European Rabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July 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 July?+

Yes. July accounts for 143 of the 1,311 verified rabbits sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 10.9% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see rabbits in Arkansas?+

July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.