Rabbits in Arkansas in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Arkansas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 300 of the 1,311 sightings logged across the year (22.9%), 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
22.9%
of yearly sightings
300
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
1,311
verified records a year
April 16.7%, May 22.9%, June 19.5%. 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, May carries 22.9% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 14.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (16.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (19.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May 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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 300 of the 1,311 verified rabbits sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 22.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Arkansas?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st 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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