FWC’s WildQuest scavenger hunt on several WMAs: Friday-Sunday, April 29-May 1
• Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area, Apalachicola, FL
• Big Bend Wildlife Management Area, Hickory Mound Unit, Perry, FL
• Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area, Palatka, FL.
BOTTOM, left to right:
• Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area, north of Weeki Wachee, FL
• Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area, Royce Unit, Lake Placid, FL
• Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area, Orlando, FL.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
This Friday through Sunday, April 29 through May 1, 2022, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host the second weekend of its annual Florida WildQuest event, a family-friendly, fun scavenger hunt experience that will take place on six wildlife management areas in different regions of the state: •Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area in Apalachicola, FL; •Big Bend Wildlife Management Area, Hickory Mound Unit in Perry, FL; •Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area in Palatka, FL; •Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area in Hernando County, north of Weeki Wachee, FL; •Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area, Royce Unit in Lake Placid, FL; and •Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area in Orlando, FL.
Florida residents and visitors of all ages are encouraged to grab their mobile device and join the wild adventure with scavenger hunt missions in some of Florida’s best habitats for enjoying wildlife. Complete missions and earn points for a chance to win wilderness-inspired prizes.
To join a scavenger hunt, players will need a mobile device and the free GooseChase app; visit www.goosechase.com. Visit FloridaNatureTrackers.com to learn how to play.
WildQuest is designed to be a safe, socially distanced outdoor event for individuals and small groups. Players who join on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. will have the opportunity to meet and interact with FWC staff members. When interacting with staff and other visitors, masks should be worn if social distancing guidelines (6 feet apart) cannot be met.
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. The areas featured in WildQuest will engage players in learning about Florida 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.
To learn more about Florida’s WMA system, visit myfwc.com/recreation/wmas.