Rabbits in Wisconsin in August
Yes, August is a good month to see rabbits in Wisconsin. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 374 of the 4,264 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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.
Good month for rabbits in Wisconsin
8.8%
of yearly sightings
374
records in August
#5
busiest month of 12
4,264
verified records a year
July 16.9%, August 8.8%, September 6.3%. Busiest month is May at 19.7%.
4,264 verified observations of rabbits in Wisconsin, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Wisconsin
Peak month
May
839 records (19.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 163 | 3.8% |
| February | 121 | 2.8% |
| March | 183 | 4.3% |
| April | 527 | 12.4% |
| Maypeak | 839 | 19.7% |
| Junepeak | 838 | 19.7% |
| Julypeak | 719 | 16.9% |
| August | 374 | 8.8% |
| September | 268 | 6.3% |
| October | 92 | 2.2% |
| November | 40 | 0.9% |
| December | 100 | 2.3% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 4,090 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 54 |
| European Rabbit | 3 |
In Wisconsin, August carries 8.8% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 0.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (16.9%) into August, and it heads toward September (6.3%) after. The busiest month is May (19.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in Wisconsin are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and European Rabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Eastern Cottontail4,090 records
- Snowshoe Hare54 records
- European Rabbit3 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Wisconsin in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 374 of the 4,264 verified rabbits sightings logged in Wisconsin across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see rabbits in Wisconsin?+
August is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for rabbits in Wisconsin?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 4,264 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Wisconsin?+
The most-recorded species in Wisconsin are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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