Rabbits in Oregon in April

Yes, April is a good month to see rabbits in Oregon. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 682 of the 5,505 sightings logged across the year (12.4%), 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.

Mountain Cottontail photographed in OregonWhite-tailed Jackrabbit photographed in OregonPygmy Rabbit photographed in Oregon
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for rabbits in Oregon

12.4%

of yearly sightings

682

records in April

#4

busiest month of 12

5,505

verified records a year

March 7.2%, April 12.4%, May 17.2%. Busiest month is June at 17.8%.

Best months: June, May, JulyPeak season right now

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)

Quietest month

December

177 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1883.4%
February2073.8%
March3957.2%
April68212.4%
Maypeak94717.2%
Junepeak98017.8%
Julypeak72513.2%
August4508.2%
September3376.1%
October2374.3%
November1803.3%
December1773.2%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Brush Rabbit1,403
Mountain Cottontail933
Eastern Cottontail772
Black-tailed Jackrabbit450
European Rabbit358
Snowshoe Hare317
Pygmy Rabbit6
White-tailed Jackrabbit5

In Oregon, April carries 12.4% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 4.1 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 rising from March (7.2%) into April, and it heads toward May (17.2%) after. The busiest month is June (17.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The rabbits most often recorded in Oregon are Brush Rabbit, Mountain Cottontail and Eastern Cottontail. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.

Which rabbits you are most likely to see

  • Brush Rabbit1,403 records
  • Mountain Cottontail933 records
  • Eastern Cottontail772 records
  • Black-tailed Jackrabbit450 records
  • European Rabbit358 records
  • Snowshoe Hare317 records
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Plan your rabbit trip in Oregon

Start with live tours near Crater Lake National Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Oregon in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 682 of the 5,505 verified rabbits sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 12.4% of the annual total.

Is April a good time to see rabbits in Oregon?+

April 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 Oregon?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 5,505 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Oregon are Brush Rabbit, Mountain Cottontail and Eastern Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.