Rabbits in Kansas in April

Yes, April is one of the best months to see rabbits in Kansas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 283 of the 1,489 sightings logged across the year (19%), 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.

Black-tailed Jackrabbit photographed in KansasEastern Cottontail photographed in KansasBlack-tailed Jackrabbit photographed in Kansas
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for rabbits in Kansas

19%

of yearly sightings

283

records in April

#3

busiest month of 12

1,489

verified records a year

March 4.2%, April 19%, May 24.8%. Busiest month is May at 24.8%.

Best months: May, June, April

1,489 verified observations of rabbits in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in Kansas

Peak month

May

369 records (24.8% of the year)

Quietest month

December

13 records

MonthObservationsShare
January382.6%
February382.6%
March634.2%
Aprilpeak28319%
Maypeak36924.8%
Junepeak31421.1%
July18112.2%
August976.5%
September402.7%
October382.6%
November151%
December130.9%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Cottontail1,348
Black-tailed Jackrabbit64
Desert Cottontail10
European Rabbit3

In Kansas, April carries 19% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 10.7 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 (4.2%) into April, and it heads toward May (24.8%) 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 Kansas are Eastern Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Desert Cottontail. 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 Cottontail1,348 records
  • Black-tailed Jackrabbit64 records
  • Desert Cottontail10 records
  • European Rabbit3 records
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Plan your rabbit trip in Kansas

Start with live tours near Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Kansas in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 283 of the 1,489 verified rabbits sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 19% of the annual total.

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

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 Kansas?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 1,489 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Kansas are Eastern Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Desert Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.