Rabbits in Missouri in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see rabbits in Missouri. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 565 of the 2,814 sightings logged across the year (20.1%), 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 MissouriEastern Cottontail photographed in MissouriEastern Cottontail photographed in Missouri
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for rabbits in Missouri

20.1%

of yearly sightings

565

records in June

#2

busiest month of 12

2,814

verified records a year

May 21.5%, June 20.1%, July 12.2%. Busiest month is May at 21.5%.

Best months: May, June, April

2,814 verified observations of rabbits in Missouri, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in Missouri

Peak month

May

604 records (21.5% of the year)

Quietest month

December

32 records

MonthObservationsShare
January421.5%
February722.6%
March1284.5%
Aprilpeak50818.1%
Maypeak60421.5%
Junepeak56520.1%
July34412.2%
August2428.6%
September1324.7%
October933.3%
November521.8%
December321.1%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Cottontail2,632
Swamp Rabbit15
European Rabbit13

In Missouri, June carries 20.1% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 11.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (21.5%) into June, and it heads toward July (12.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

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

Which rabbits you are most likely to see

  • Eastern Cottontail2,632 records
  • Swamp Rabbit15 records
  • European Rabbit13 records
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Plan your rabbit trip in Missouri

Start with live tours near George Washington Carver National Monument, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Missouri in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 565 of the 2,814 verified rabbits sightings logged in Missouri across the year, which is 20.1% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see rabbits in Missouri?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.

What month is best for rabbits in Missouri?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 2,814 verified observations.

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

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