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Canada Goose Population Trend in Oklahoma

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Canada Goose in Oklahoma has surged: up 573% on the route-weighted index since 1987.

+573%Since 1987
37Routes In State
37Years

Notable Canada Goose Trends in Oklahoma

long arc increasecomputed index

Canada Goose has surged in Oklahoma: up 573% on the route-weighted index since 1987.

Canada Goose Population Forecast in Oklahoma

If the recent trend holds, Canada Goose in Oklahoma is projected to rise about 452% by 2029 — from 0.93 in 2024 to a central estimate of 5.1 (95% range 2.1–8.2). A 5-year backtest shows a typical error of ±221.9%, with 60% of held-out values landing inside the 95% band.

+452%Change by 2029
5.1Projected 2029 index
2.1–8.295% range
±221.9%Backtest error
19832029
Projection of the recent trend (dashed) with 80/95% bands — a projection, not a prediction. Habitat, climate, and land use are not modeled.
YearProjected index95% low95% high
20254.71.67.7
20264.81.87.9
20274.91.98.0
20285.02.08.1
20295.12.18.2

Canada Goose Survey Routes in Oklahoma

Routes recording Canada Goose in Oklahoma.
Wichita Mts West13120222004
Bartlesville4220042003
Blanco3220021983
Phillips1820052003
Indianola1720232019
Erick1320242018
Mill Creek1220182018
Collinsville1220211995
Wakita1220152015
Mcalester819901985
Wichita Mtns819941994
Beggs820231990
Cooperton720211997
Douglas620132003
Elgin519941994
Tatums520242005
Wainwright519991997
Duncan520211990
Welch420221987
Goodwater420212017
Cashion420221993
Peoria320222002
Jet320241993
Holdenville220192010
Choctaw220211991

Canada Goose Population Trend in Other States

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Source: USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey, retrieved 2026-05-22.