Rabbits in Wyoming in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see rabbits in Wyoming. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 271 of the 1,396 sightings logged across the year (19.4%), 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.

Snowshoe Hare photographed in WyomingPygmy Rabbit photographed in WyomingMountain Cottontail photographed in Wyoming
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for rabbits in Wyoming

19.4%

of yearly sightings

271

records in July

#2

busiest month of 12

1,396

verified records a year

June 21.6%, July 19.4%, August 13.3%. Busiest month is June at 21.6%.

Best months: June, July, MayPeak season right now

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)

Quietest month

November

36 records

MonthObservationsShare
January433.1%
February584.2%
March453.2%
April876.2%
Maypeak19413.9%
Junepeak30221.6%
Julypeak27119.4%
August18613.3%
September876.2%
October503.6%
November362.6%
December372.7%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Mountain Cottontail410
Snowshoe Hare245
White-tailed Jackrabbit185
Desert Cottontail164
Black-tailed Jackrabbit18
Eastern Cottontail15
Pygmy Rabbit13
European Rabbit2

In Wyoming, July carries 19.4% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 11.1 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 is easing off from June (21.6%) into July, and it heads toward August (13.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The rabbits most often recorded in Wyoming are Mountain Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and White-tailed Jackrabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July 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
Plan your tripBighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Plan your rabbit trip in Wyoming

Start with live tours near Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Wyoming in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 271 of the 1,396 verified rabbits sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 19.4% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see rabbits in Wyoming?+

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

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.