FWC holds second annual scavenger hunt

During the last two weekends in April, join the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for its second annual Florida WildQuest, a scavenger hunt at 12 wildlife management areas across the state. 

Using mobile devices, visitors can partake in an adventure and find some of the best Florida spots to enjoy nature. 

Players in the hunt will get a chance to win prizes after scoring points on various missions. To participate, players must use the Goose Chase app, and you can find out how to play at FloridaNatureTrackers.com. 

The hunt will happen at the following locations:

April 22-24

• Andrews Wildlife Management Area, Chiefland
• Branan Field Wildlife and Environmental Area, Jacksonville
• Chinsegut Wildlife and Environmental Area, Brooksville
• Crooked Lake Wildlife and Environmental Area, Frostproof
• John C. and Mariana Jones/Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental Area, Jupiter
• Spirit-of-the-Wild Wildlife Management Area, LaBelle 

April 29-May 1

• Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area, Apalachicola
• Big Bend Wildlife Management Area ­– Hickory Mound Unit, Perry
• Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area, Palatka
• Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area, Crystal River
• Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area­ — Royce Unit, Lake Placid
• Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area, Orlando