Rabbits in Wyoming in August
Yes, August is a good month to see rabbits in Wyoming. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 186 of the 1,396 sightings logged across the year (13.3%), 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 Wyoming
13.3%
of yearly sightings
186
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
1,396
verified records a year
July 19.4%, August 13.3%, September 6.2%. Busiest month is June at 21.6%.
1,396 verified observations of rabbits in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
June
302 records (21.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 43 | 3.1% |
| February | 58 | 4.2% |
| March | 45 | 3.2% |
| April | 87 | 6.2% |
| Maypeak | 194 | 13.9% |
| Junepeak | 302 | 21.6% |
| Julypeak | 271 | 19.4% |
| August | 186 | 13.3% |
| September | 87 | 6.2% |
| October | 50 | 3.6% |
| November | 36 | 2.6% |
| December | 37 | 2.7% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Cottontail | 410 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 245 |
| White-tailed Jackrabbit | 185 |
| Desert Cottontail | 164 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 18 |
| Eastern Cottontail | 15 |
| Pygmy Rabbit | 13 |
| European Rabbit | 2 |
In Wyoming, August carries 13.3% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 5 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 easing off from July (19.4%) into August, and it heads toward September (6.2%) after. The busiest month is June (21.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in Wyoming are Mountain Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and White-tailed Jackrabbit. 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
- Mountain Cottontail410 records
- Snowshoe Hare245 records
- White-tailed Jackrabbit185 records
- Desert Cottontail164 records
- Black-tailed Jackrabbit18 records
- Eastern Cottontail15 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Wyoming in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 186 of the 1,396 verified rabbits sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 13.3% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see rabbits in Wyoming?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for rabbits in Wyoming?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 1,396 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+
The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Mountain Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and White-tailed Jackrabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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