Rabbits in Indiana in April

Yes, April is one of the best months to see rabbits in Indiana. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 417 of the 2,745 sightings logged across the year (15.2%), 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 June 28, 2026.

Eastern Cottontail photographed in IndianaEastern Cottontail photographed in IndianaMearns's Eastern Cottontail photographed in Indiana
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for rabbits in Indiana

15.2%

of yearly sightings

417

records in April

#3

busiest month of 12

2,745

verified records a year

March 3.8%, April 15.2%, May 19.7%. Busiest month is June at 20.4%.

Best months: June, May, April

2,745 verified observations of rabbits in Indiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in Indiana

Peak month

June

561 records (20.4% of the year)

Quietest month

November

28 records

MonthObservationsShare
January371.3%
February411.5%
March1053.8%
Aprilpeak41715.2%
Maypeak54119.7%
Junepeak56120.4%
July38614.1%
August2187.9%
September2499.1%
October1274.6%
November281%
December351.3%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Cottontail2,692
European Rabbit10

In Indiana, April carries 15.2% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 6.9 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 (3.8%) into April, and it heads toward May (19.7%) 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 Indiana are Eastern Cottontail 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 Cottontail2,692 records
  • European Rabbit10 records
Plan your tripIndiana Dunes National Park

Plan your rabbit trip in Indiana

Start with live tours near Indiana Dunes National Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Indiana in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 417 of the 2,745 verified rabbits sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 15.2% of the annual total.

Is April a good time to see rabbits in Indiana?+

April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and April.

What month is best for rabbits in Indiana?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 2,745 verified observations.

Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Indiana?+

The most-recorded species in Indiana are Eastern Cottontail and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.