Best Time to See Rabbits in Oregon
June, May and July is the best time to see rabbits in Oregon. Based on 5,505 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when rabbits are most active across the year in Oregon.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
5,505 verified observations of rabbits in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Oregon
Peak month
June
980 records (17.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 188 | 3.4% |
| February | 207 | 3.8% |
| March | 395 | 7.2% |
| April | 682 | 12.4% |
| Maypeak | 947 | 17.2% |
| Junepeak | 980 | 17.8% |
| Julypeak | 725 | 13.2% |
| August | 450 | 8.2% |
| September | 337 | 6.1% |
| October | 237 | 4.3% |
| November | 180 | 3.3% |
| December | 177 | 3.2% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Brush Rabbit | 1,403 |
| Mountain Cottontail | 933 |
| Eastern Cottontail | 772 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 450 |
| European Rabbit | 358 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 317 |
| Pygmy Rabbit | 6 |
| White-tailed Jackrabbit | 5 |
Sightings of rabbits in Oregon peak in June, when 980 of the year's 5,505 verified observations are logged — about 17.8% of the annual total. Activity stays high through June, May and July.
The quietest stretch is December, November and January, when rabbits are hardest to find — December sees just 177 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The rabbits you are most likely to encounter in Oregon are Brush Rabbit, Mountain Cottontail and Eastern Cottontail — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see rabbits in Oregon
- Crater Lake National Park — National Park
- Fort Vancouver National Historic Site — National Historic Site
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
- Lewis and Clark National Historical Park — National Historical Park
- Nez Perce National Historical Park — National Historical Park
- Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve — National Monument & Preserve
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see rabbits in Oregon?+
June is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through June, May and July, based on 5,505 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are rabbits hardest to see in Oregon?+
December is the quietest month for rabbits in Oregon, with only 177 verified records.
Are rabbits active year-round in Oregon?+
Rabbits are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Oregon, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in June.
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