The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites Florida residents and visitors of all ages to join Florida WildQuest, a statewide scavenger hunt experience on Florida’s Wildlife Management Areas April 25-May 3.  

Using the free and easy-to-use GooseChase app, participants will complete fun missions, such as photo, video and prompt-based challenges, while exploring Florida’s public conservation lands and discovering some of the state’s best places to see wildlife and enjoy the outdoors.

In addition to your fully-charged cell phone and a sense of adventure, FWC recommends bringing sun protection, bug spray, a recreation or trail guide, snacks and plenty of water with you. WildQuest is free to play, but some WMAs require a daily-use permit fee so check site details in advance. Cell service can be unreliable on portions of some WMAs. Participants can take photos and videos with their phone camera and upload them to the GooseChase app later.

How to play:

1. Download the GooseChase app and create an account.
2. Enter the WildQuest game code EBN6F2 to register and receive updates.
3. From April 25-May 3, visit Florida WMAs and complete missions!

How to win:

• Participants are eligible for a prize drawing by completing 10 missions during the event and completing a short survey (the final mission in WildQuest).
• Winners will be selected at random on May 12 at 10 a.m. EDT.
• All missions must be submitted by midnight on May 3.
• No purchase is necessary. Prizes have been purchased by the FWC and are awarded in accordance with Section 849.0935, Florida Statutes.

Any person who requires special accommodation to participate should notify the agency at least seven calendar days before the event by calling 850-488-9453.

Those with hearing or speech impairments may contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (voice).

WMAs in the Big Lake area include:

• Fisheating Creek WMA, 1585 U.S.-27, Venus;
• W. Corbett WMA, 11835 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, West Palm Beach;
• Allapattah Flats WMA, County Road 714, Palm City;
• Holey Land WMA, Palm Beach County, 6 miles west of US 27;
• Dinner Island Ranch WMA, CR-833, Clewiston;
• Okaloacoochee Slough WMA, Keri Road, Felda;
• Spirit of the Wild WMA, County Road 832, Felda;
• Big Cypress WMA, Highway 41, between Naples and Miami.