So ive been reading about WWFF for a few months now and finally decided to just go do it. Theres a nature reserve about 40 minutes from me that has a valid reference (KFF- number registered and everything) and the weather looks decent for Saturday so im just gonna go for it.

My plan is to bring the FT-891 with a 40m EFHW strung up between some trees, maybe bring a 20m option too if propagation cooperates. Should have plenty of battery to run a few hours. I know the basic rule is 44 QSOs to count as a valid activation but honestly id be happy with like 20 at this point just to get the feel for it.

Anything I should know going in? I feel like im probably overthinking the setup and should just go do it. Also do I need to spot myself or does that happen automatically somehow, i genuinely dont know how that part works.

Welcome to one of the best corners of the hobby honestly. The spotting thing — you'll want to do that yourself, at least to get it going. Post yourself on the WWFF spotter or use the POTA app (a lot of hunters watch both), just put your callsign, frequency, and the KFF reference. Once you're spotted people will find you pretty quick, especially on 40m on a weekend morning.

Your setup sounds totally fine for a first activation. The EFHW on 40m will do most of the work. If you can get spotted before noon local you'll catch a lot of the regular hunters who are already sitting there with coffee waiting for new spots to pop up. Dont stress about the 44 count too much on your first time out, just get comfortable with the flow of it — calling CQ WWFF, logging, keeping things moving. You'll probably hit it once you get rolling. Have a good one out there.

yeah just go, youll figure it out. i did my first one totally unprepared and still had a blast. bring more water than you think you need lol especially if youre setting up and tearing down antenna in the sun