On the South West branch of the Severn River in Gloucester County, Virginia. 

From Low Ground Road, Rt 641 turn onto Zack Road, Rt655 proceed ¾ of a mile on the third sharp turn (right hand turn), a logging road exists off the curve.  Proceed 400 yds.  Shenk Parcel is on the left.

Hunting Rules

• No person shall hunt or enter designated management areas without registering with the Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority.
• Hunters must possess a valid Virginia Hunting License.
• Hunters must hunt in selected zone.
• Hunters must comply with all Virginia and Federal game codes.
• No private permanent tree stands are permitted. It is illegal to use devices that pierce or puncture the bark of trees.
• Hunters must park their vehicle.
• Vegetation should not be cut, broken or removed for any reason.
• Private portable stands must be removed when the hunter leaves the area for the day.
• Boundaries of designated hunting areas are provided for general information only. It is the hunter's responsibility to recognize and respect boundaries.
• No ATV's are allowed within the hunting areas

MP-PAA Youth Hunting Policy (Enacted December 14, 2012)

1. Hunters must follow all VDGIF and Local regulations
2. Hunters must follow all PAA rules and regulations
3. Adult is defined as age 16 or older
4. Youth is defined as age 0-15 (fee exempt)
5. To hunt on lands owned by the PAA: (a.) The adult must be registered and be in good standing with the PAA; (b.) The youth does not have to register and must hunt with a registered adult and (c.)  The youth must stay with the adult at all times
6. No youth may hunt PAA lands without a “registered/in good standing” adult

VDGIF Regulations and Youth Hunting Days 

(Below are the 2012 VDGIF Regulations.  Hunters are responsible for researching and following current regulations.)

 a.   Mandatory Hunter Education Requirement

Hunter Education courses provide instruction in hunter safety, principles of conservation, and sportsmanship. The courses are usually ten hours in length and cover many topics preparing new hunters to enjoy their experience in the outdoors. Courses are offered free of charge throughout the Commonwealth. A list of courses is available online, or you may contact one of the Department's regional offices.

For information about obtaining a replacement certificate, see the "Replacement Cards" section of the Hunter Education page. Note: Older records may not be available. A replacement card cannot be issued if there is no record of a completed class.

Virginia accepts and recognizes all states' and countries' hunting licenses and hunter education credentials for the purpose of complying with mandatory hunter education requirements. These may be in the form of an identification card or certificate.

You must complete an approved hunter education course and carry your certificate while hunting if either of the following apply:

• You are 12–15 years of age. (You must complete hunter education but you do not have to carry your certificate if accompanied and properly supervised by a licensed adult.)
• You are at least 16 years of age and you are hunting with your first hunting license.
• Although it is recommended for all hunters, you are not required to complete hunter education if: (a.) You only hunt foxes with hounds while on horseback, but without firearms, (b.) You are exempt from the requirement to purchase a license.
• You are hunting with an apprentice license. In that case you must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult over the age of 18 who has, on his person, a valid Virginia hunting license. "Accompanied and directly supervised" means the adult maintains close visual and verbal contact with, provides adequate direction to, and can immediately assume control of the firearm from the apprentice hunter. The apprentice hunting license cannot be used as proof of holding a previous hunting license, for the purposes of purchasing a hunting license without proof of hunter education
• You are under the age of 12. However, you may not hunt unless accompanied and directly supervised by a licensed adult.
• Any person 16 years of age or older may certify that he or she has held a previously issued hunting license by signing the front of the license.

b.    Youth Deer Hunting Day

Deer hunters 15 years of age and under, when in compliance with all applicable laws and license requirements, may hunt deer when accompanied and directly supervised by an adult who has a valid Virginia hunting license on his person or is exempt from purchasing a hunting license.

Deer of either sex may be taken.

Antlerless deer taken on the youth deer hunting day are in addition to an antlerless deer taken under the special youth antlerless deer regulation and on either-sex deer hunting days. For example, if a youth deer hunter kills an antlerless deer on the youth deer hunting day, he or she may still take an antlerless deer under the special youth antlerless deer regulation and take antlerless deer on designated either-sex deer hunting days.

Adult hunters accompanying youth deer hunters may not carry or discharge firearms.

Blaze orange requirements and exceptions for firearms deer season are in effect (see General Hunting Regulations).

Deer hunting with dogs is prohibited, except that tracking dogs are allowed (see Hunting with Dogs).

c.   Youth Fall Turkey Hunt Day

Hunting hours are from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset.

Youth hunters (resident or nonresident) must be 15 years of age or younger to participate.

Youth hunters between the age of 12 and 15 must have appropriate valid hunting licenses. Resident hunters under the age of 12 are not required to have a license, but they must be accompanied by a licensed adult.

All youth must be accompanied and directly supervised and within sight of an adult. Adult hunters accompanying youth must possess a valid Virginia hunting license (or be exempt from purchasing a hunting license); may assist with calling; and shall not carry or discharge a firearm.

d.   Youth Waterfowl Hunting

Youth 15 years and younger may harvest the allowed daily bag limit of ducks (as specified above), coots, mergansers, gallinules, moorhens, 2 Canada geese (except in Canada Goose Zones where the bag limit is higher, see page 14) and 1 tundra swan (if the youth possesses a tundra swan permit) on the designated youth waterfowl hunting days. Youth 12 years of age and older will need a valid Virginia state hunting license. All participating youth must be HIP registered and accompanied by a licensed adult at least 18 years of age or older. The accompanying adult may only hunt for those species for which there is an open season on these dates.

 e.   Youth Spring Turkey Hunt Day

One-half hour before sunrise to sunset.

Bag limit is one per day, bearded birds only.

Youth hunters (resident or nonresident) must be 15 years of age or younger to participate.

Resident hunters under the age of 12 are not required to have a license, but they must be accompanied by a licensed adult. Non-resident youth must have license regardless of age.

All youth must be accompanied and directly supervised and within sight of an adult. Adult hunters accompanying youth must possess a valid Virginia hunting license (or be exempt from purchasing a hunting license); may assist with calling; and shall not carry or discharge a firearm.

PROHIBITED USES ON THE SHENK PROPERTY 

NO TARGET SHOOTING

NO HUNTING WITH ANY RIFLE OR PISTOL

NO HUNTING WITH SHOTGUNS LARGER THAN 10 GAUGE

NO DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS EXCEPT WITHIN THE DESIGNATED HUNTING ZONES

NO DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS DURING NON-HUNTING SEASON (MARCH–AUGUST ANNUALLY,EXCLUDING ABOUT APRIL 1–MAY 15 FOR TURKEY SEASON)

NO CAMPING

NO USE OF ANY ALL-TERRAIN, OFF-ROAD, OR CROSSROAD VEHICLE ON THE PROPERTY