Thank you for registering for THE HUNT and supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County! We’re excited to have you join us for 17 days of HUNTing, September 25–October 11, as we take THE HUNT into the fall for the first time and celebrate 60 years of BBBS in Dane County!

Here are 5 quick steps to get ready:

STEP 1: Build Your Team

You’re registered—now gather your crew! If you haven't already, join an existing team or create your own through your OneCause registration page.

Teams can have up to 10 people, with no more than 6 adults. You can HUNT on your own, too, but teaming up with friends, family, coworkers, Bigs, Littles, or other HUNTers makes it easier to divide and conquer the Missions!

STEP 2: Join THE HUNT on GooseChase

This year, it’s easier than ever to HUNT! You can participate using the GooseChase mobile app OR directly through your web browser—no app download required.

JOIN THE HUNT 2026 ON GOOSECHASE

Game Code: XUHTI3

Follow the prompts to join and find your team. Not everyone on your team needs to use GooseChase—you can designate a Team Captain or a few team members to handle submissions.

If you have trouble getting connected or finding your team, contact Irelyn Baumberger at ibaumberger@bbbsmadison.org.

STEP 3: Pick Up Your T-Shirt & HUNT Materials

Stop by the BBBS office at 2059 Atwood Avenue, 4th Floor on September 23 or 24 to pick up your BBBS 60th Anniversary T-shirt and HUNT materials.

More details on pick-up times will be coming soon!

STEP 4: Get HUNTing September 25–October 11!

Missions go live Friday, September 25 at 4:00 p.m.! New Missions will also be released throughout THE HUNT, so keep checking GooseChase for new opportunities.

Anyone on your team can complete Missions, and you do not need to be together to HUNT. Do 10 Missions or do 100—the goal is to get out, have fun, and complete THE HUNT in whatever way works for you!

Submitting Missions: Please play fair and only submit photos and videos taken during this year's HUNT—no scrolling back through your camera roll! At least one team member should be included in each photo or video submission.

Scheduled Missions: Most Missions can be completed anytime, but we'll also have some special Missions available at specific times or locations. Stay tuned for more information!

Golden Pins: Each weekend, we'll release a limited-time Golden Pin Mission worth BIG points. Watch GooseChase for clues that will lead you to a Golden Pin hidden somewhere in the community!

STEP 5: Give Back & Have Fun!

Fundraising is a big part of THE HUNT! Share your fundraising page with friends and family and invite them to support your team and BBBS. You'll have opportunities to earn points through fundraising Missions, milestones, and special challenge days throughout THE HUNT.

Most importantly, have fun and be a good community HUNTer! Follow the rules of the places you visit, check business hours when applicable, respect others around you, and proudly represent BBBS as you explore Dane County.

One last thing: If you do NOT want your team's photos used by BBBS outside of GooseChase, please complete this opt-out form.

We can’t wait to see you out on THE HUNT! 🍂🔎

New season. New Missions. 60 years to celebrate. Let THE HUNT begin!