Rabbits in Wisconsin in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see rabbits in Wisconsin. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 838 of the 4,264 sightings logged across the year (19.7%), 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.

Eastern Cottontail photographed in WisconsinEastern Cottontail photographed in WisconsinEastern Cottontail photographed in Wisconsin
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for rabbits in Wisconsin

19.7%

of yearly sightings

838

records in June

#2

busiest month of 12

4,264

verified records a year

May 19.7%, June 19.7%, July 16.9%. Busiest month is May at 19.7%.

Best months: May, June, JulyPeak season right now

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)

Quietest month

November

40 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1633.8%
February1212.8%
March1834.3%
April52712.4%
Maypeak83919.7%
Junepeak83819.7%
Julypeak71916.9%
August3748.8%
September2686.3%
October922.2%
November400.9%
December1002.3%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Cottontail4,090
Snowshoe Hare54
European Rabbit3

In Wisconsin, June carries 19.7% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 11.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between May and June, and it heads toward July (16.9%) 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 Wisconsin are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and European 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 Cottontail4,090 records
  • Snowshoe Hare54 records
  • European Rabbit3 records
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Plan your rabbit trip in Wisconsin

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Wisconsin in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 838 of the 4,264 verified rabbits sightings logged in Wisconsin across the year, which is 19.7% of the annual total.

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

June is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and July.

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.