Rabbits in Oklahoma in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see rabbits in Oklahoma. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 413 of the 2,266 sightings logged across the year (18.2%), 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.

Swamp Rabbit photographed in OklahomaEastern Cottontail photographed in OklahomaEastern Cottontail photographed in Oklahoma
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for rabbits in Oklahoma

18.2%

of yearly sightings

413

records in June

#3

busiest month of 12

2,266

verified records a year

May 22.6%, June 18.2%, July 9.8%. Busiest month is May at 22.6%.

Best months: May, April, June

2,266 verified observations of rabbits in Oklahoma, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in Oklahoma

Peak month

May

513 records (22.6% of the year)

Quietest month

January

30 records

MonthObservationsShare
January301.3%
February572.5%
March1446.4%
Aprilpeak47220.8%
Maypeak51322.6%
Junepeak41318.2%
July2229.8%
August1506.6%
September1315.8%
October662.9%
November371.6%
December311.4%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Cottontail1,828
Black-tailed Jackrabbit101
Swamp Rabbit39
Desert Cottontail34
European Rabbit15

In Oklahoma, June carries 18.2% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 9.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (22.6%) into June, and it heads toward July (9.8%) 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 Oklahoma are Eastern Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Swamp Rabbit. 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

  • Eastern Cottontail1,828 records
  • Black-tailed Jackrabbit101 records
  • Swamp Rabbit39 records
  • Desert Cottontail34 records
  • European Rabbit15 records
Plan your tripChickasaw National Recreation Area

Plan your rabbit trip in Oklahoma

Start with live tours near Chickasaw National Recreation Area, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Oklahoma in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 413 of the 2,266 verified rabbits sightings logged in Oklahoma across the year, which is 18.2% of the annual total.

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

June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and June.

What month is best for rabbits in Oklahoma?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 2,266 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Oklahoma are Eastern Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Swamp Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.