Come to Florida WildQuest 2024 with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Residents and visitors to Florida can join a wild adventure by using the free and user-friendly GooseChase app to complete scavenger hunt missions and find some of the best locations in the state to enjoy the outdoors and see wildlife.
The event this year will be held in Florida’s Wildlife Management Areas from April 27 to May 5. Players who meet the requirements will be entered into a random drawing to win prizes with a wilderness theme.
Follow these steps to adventure:
- Find It: Find your closest WMA with the WMA Recreation Finder Map.
- Charge Up: Make sure your phone is charged and the GooseChase app is installed. Not all areas have mobile coverage but you’ll be able to take pictures for your scavenger hunt missions and submit them later. Visit FloridaWildQuest.com for instructions on how to join.
- Be Safe: Stay on marked roads and trails. Before you enter a trail, be sure it fits your skill level and the distance you’re prepared for.
- Pack Smart: It gets hot outside and there are no vending machines in the wilderness. Check the weather before you go. Pack water, sunscreen and snacks!
- Snap a Pic: Most WMAs have a kiosk at the main entrance with a welcome sign that includes a map and important reminders for visiting the area. When you see this sign, be sure to take a picture for reference. Grab a guide at the kiosk if one is available.
WildQuest players of all ages will have opportunities to learn about and explore Florida’s extensive WMA system during the event. Registered players can also qualify for a chance to win wilderness-inspired prizes.
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Florida has one of the nation’s largest systems of state-managed wildlife lands. The WMA system includes more than 6 million acres managed primarily for wildlife conservation and nature-based public use.
WildQuest will engage players with the WMA system while they learn about Florida’s wildlife, habitats, and recreation opportunities.
The FWC maintains, enhances and restores native natural habitats for the benefit of plant and animal populations as well as for the people of Florida.
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