Rabbits in North Dakota in August
Yes, August is a good month to see rabbits in North Dakota. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 71 of the 695 sightings logged across the year (10.2%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Good month for rabbits in North Dakota
10.2%
of yearly sightings
71
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
695
verified records a year
July 16.1%, August 10.2%, September 7.1%. Busiest month is June at 21.9%.
695 verified observations of rabbits in North Dakota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in North Dakota
Peak month
June
152 records (21.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 3.5% |
| February | 9 | 1.3% |
| March | 27 | 3.9% |
| April | 47 | 6.8% |
| Maypeak | 131 | 18.8% |
| Junepeak | 152 | 21.9% |
| Julypeak | 112 | 16.1% |
| August | 71 | 10.2% |
| September | 49 | 7.1% |
| October | 23 | 3.3% |
| November | 20 | 2.9% |
| December | 30 | 4.3% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 299 |
| White-tailed Jackrabbit | 135 |
| Desert Cottontail | 65 |
| Mountain Cottontail | 60 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 1 |
| European Rabbit | 1 |
In North Dakota, August carries 10.2% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 1.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (16.1%) into August, and it heads toward September (7.1%) after. The busiest month is June (21.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in North Dakota are Eastern Cottontail, White-tailed Jackrabbit and Desert Cottontail. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Eastern Cottontail299 records
- White-tailed Jackrabbit135 records
- Desert Cottontail65 records
- Mountain Cottontail60 records
- Snowshoe Hare1 records
- European Rabbit1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in North Dakota in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 71 of the 695 verified rabbits sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 10.2% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see rabbits in North Dakota?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for rabbits in North Dakota?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 695 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in North Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in North Dakota are Eastern Cottontail, White-tailed Jackrabbit and Desert Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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