Rabbits in Montana in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see rabbits in Montana. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 284 of the 1,384 sightings logged across the year (20.5%), 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.

Pygmy Rabbit photographed in MontanaMountain Cottontail photographed in MontanaWhite-tailed Jackrabbit photographed in Montana
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for rabbits in Montana

20.5%

of yearly sightings

284

records in June

#1

busiest month of 12

1,384

verified records a year

May 14.5%, June 20.5%, July 20.3%. Busiest month is June at 20.5%.

Best months: June, July, MayPeak season right now

1,384 verified observations of rabbits in Montana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in Montana

Peak month

June

284 records (20.5% of the year)

Quietest month

November

36 records

MonthObservationsShare
January715.1%
February533.8%
March473.4%
April886.4%
Maypeak20014.5%
Junepeak28420.5%
Julypeak28120.3%
August16812.1%
September775.6%
October413%
November362.6%
December382.7%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Mountain Cottontail620
Snowshoe Hare308
Desert Cottontail117
White-tailed Jackrabbit90
European Rabbit56
Pygmy Rabbit6

In Montana, June carries 20.5% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 12.2 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 May (14.5%) into June, and it heads toward July (20.3%) 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 Montana are Mountain Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and Desert Cottontail. 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

  • Mountain Cottontail620 records
  • Snowshoe Hare308 records
  • Desert Cottontail117 records
  • White-tailed Jackrabbit90 records
  • European Rabbit56 records
  • Pygmy Rabbit6 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Montana in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 284 of the 1,384 verified rabbits sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 20.5% of the annual total.

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

June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.

What month is best for rabbits in Montana?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 1,384 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Montana are Mountain Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and Desert Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.