Rabbits in North Dakota in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in North Dakota. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 131 of the 695 sightings logged across the year (18.8%), 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.
Peak month for rabbits in North Dakota
18.8%
of yearly sightings
131
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
695
verified records a year
April 6.8%, May 18.8%, June 21.9%. 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, May carries 18.8% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 10.5 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 rising from April (6.8%) into May, and it heads toward June (21.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 131 of the 695 verified rabbits sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 18.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in North Dakota?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.
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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