Rabbits in Nevada in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see rabbits in Nevada. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 446 of the 3,158 sightings logged across the year (14.1%), 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.

Pygmy Rabbit photographed in NevadaBlack-tailed Jackrabbit photographed in NevadaBlack-tailed Jackrabbit photographed in Nevada
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for rabbits in Nevada

14.1%

of yearly sightings

446

records in June

#1

busiest month of 12

3,158

verified records a year

May 13%, June 14.1%, July 9.2%. Busiest month is June at 14.1%.

Best months: June, April, May

3,158 verified observations of rabbits in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in Nevada

Peak month

June

446 records (14.1% of the year)

Quietest month

November

161 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1775.6%
February1795.7%
March2828.9%
Aprilpeak43613.8%
Maypeak41013%
Junepeak44614.1%
July2909.2%
August2106.6%
September1946.1%
October2026.4%
November1615.1%
December1715.4%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Desert Cottontail1,805
Black-tailed Jackrabbit725
Mountain Cottontail278
European Rabbit23
Snowshoe Hare18
White-tailed Jackrabbit14
Pygmy Rabbit11

In Nevada, June carries 14.1% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 5.8 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 (13%) into June, and it heads toward July (9.2%) 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 Nevada are Desert Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Mountain 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

  • Desert Cottontail1,805 records
  • Black-tailed Jackrabbit725 records
  • Mountain Cottontail278 records
  • European Rabbit23 records
  • Snowshoe Hare18 records
  • White-tailed Jackrabbit14 records
Plan your tripDeath Valley National Park

Plan your rabbit trip in Nevada

Start with live tours near Death Valley 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 Nevada in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 446 of the 3,158 verified rabbits sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 14.1% of the annual total.

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

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

What month is best for rabbits in Nevada?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, April and May, based on 3,158 verified observations.

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

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