White-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus townsendii) is in the Hares and Rabbits family (Leporidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 949 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in July.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: summer visitor / breeder. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph White-tailed Jackrabbit: observations by month (U.S.)
About White-tailed Jackrabbit
The white-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus townsendii), also known as the prairie hare and the white jack, is a species of hare found in western North America. Like all hares and rabbits, it is a member of the family Leporidae of order Lagomorpha. It is a solitary individual except where several males court a female in the breeding season. Litters of four to five young are born in a form, a shallow depression in the ground, hidden among...From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
White-tailed Jackrabbit by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 188 | July | Apr–Sep |
| California | 182 | July | Jun–Sep |
| Colorado | 158 | June | Jun–Aug |
| North Dakota | 131 | May | Mar–Aug |
| Montana | 88 | June | Apr–Aug |
| South Dakota | 55 | April | Apr–Jun |
| Minnesota | 46 | May | Mar–Jun |
| Utah | 31 | June | Nov–Jul |
| Idaho | 23 | July | Jul–Sep |
| Nebraska | 21 | June | Apr–Jul |
| Nevada | 11 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Iowa | 5 | July | Jul–Aug |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related mammals (Hares and Rabbits)
Eastern Cottontail
Desert Cottontail
Black-tailed Jackrabbit
Marsh Rabbit
Brush Rabbit
Snowshoe Hare
Swamp Rabbit
Mountain Cottontail
Photography tips
- Keep a legal and safe distance: 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from other large animals in national parks.
- Dawn and dusk are peak activity times for most mammals.
- Use your car as a blind on wildlife drives.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph White-tailed Jackrabbit?
Nationally, July has the most observations, with the main season from March to September.
Where is White-tailed Jackrabbit most often seen?
The most observations come from Wyoming, California, Colorado.