Rabbits in Nevada in March

Yes, March is a good month to see rabbits in Nevada. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 282 of the 3,158 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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.

Good month for rabbits in Nevada

8.9%

of yearly sightings

282

records in March

#5

busiest month of 12

3,158

verified records a year

February 5.7%, March 8.9%, April 13.8%. 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, March carries 8.9% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 0.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from February (5.7%) into March, and it heads toward April (13.8%) after. The busiest month is June (14.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The rabbits most often recorded in Nevada are Desert Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Mountain Cottontail. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March 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
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Nevada in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 282 of the 3,158 verified rabbits sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.

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

March is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.