Rabbits in Oregon in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see rabbits in Oregon. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 980 of the 5,505 sightings logged across the year (17.8%), 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.

Peak month for rabbits in Oregon

17.8%

of yearly sightings

980

records in June

#1

busiest month of 12

5,505

verified records a year

May 17.2%, June 17.8%, July 13.2%. 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, June carries 17.8% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 9.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between May and June, and it heads toward July (13.2%) 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 Oregon are Brush Rabbit, Mountain Cottontail and Eastern Cottontail. 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

  • Brush Rabbit1,403 records
  • Mountain Cottontail933 records
  • Eastern Cottontail772 records
  • Black-tailed Jackrabbit450 records
  • European Rabbit358 records
  • Snowshoe Hare317 records
Plan your tripCrater Lake National Park

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 June?+

Yes. June accounts for 980 of the 5,505 verified rabbits sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 17.8% of the annual total.

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

June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.

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.