Mercer County Fish And Game Club

10/18/2026

Good afternoon- hope all is well
MCFG will be accepting nominations at our next meeting- 02 Nov 2026 -630 pm at Clubhouse —- for—- President— Vice President- Secretary- Treasurer —-
Qualifications::: must have made 4 meetings in last two years ( 2 each year) and in good standing with club- said person must be there to except nomination!!! ***** Common sense on an emergency will be considered - *****
Voting will be held at Dec meeting if there is any contested election!!
Stuart Short— President
859-613-4051

10/12/2026

Good evening- as always hope this message finds everyone well !!
Youth Weekend was awesome- weather wasn’t the best but we made the best of it!!!
Special thanks to Officer Pritchard and Officer Wells for teaching Hunters Education- was an honor to have two of the best Game Wardens around teach for us!! THANK YOU!!!
Guides: Derek Whitis/ Matthew Pike/ Jeff Kidder/ Justin Retallick/ Nick Raley/Carter Phipps/ Ashely Baker—— without you guys - there isn’t a hunt for these youngsters— top notch is an understatement- THANK YOU!!
Cooks - Ed Ogden- Ashely Baker— food was 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - we greatly appreciate you guys filling out belly’s—- THANK YOU!!
Chuck Martin- VP of our club- range safety officer- appreciate everything you do- it doesn’t go unnoticed!! THANK YOU!!
Brent Currens- where would I be without you in my hip pocket- my brother THANK YOU!!!
Derek Whitis- not only guides but helps set up spots - feeds- finds the best price on corn- not just help set up- he is the set up guy!! Couldn’t do it without ya BROTHER!!! THANK YOU
Brittany Short( wife) - to much to even list—- THANK YOU- getting the food- ordering our gear- calling parents- setting up interviews etc.. THANK YOU!!!
Matthew Pike—- not only guiding- taking deer to processors- helping keep corn out- interviews
Drury’s Custom Processing - you guys are awesome- Thank you is an understatement— folks I proudly recommend taking your 🦌 to them!! 1918 Warwick Rd- Harrodsburg, Ky. 40330- Year in and year out they have sponsored the Mercer County Youth Outdoor Deer Hunt- they support our youth- now let’s support his business and fill his freezer with our 🦌!!
If I forgot someone- I’m fried lol 😂 mentality!! I appreciate ya— I real DO!!!
Ooooo and our Game Warden - Officer Pritchard does do “ Field Door Dash” - double cheeseburger with fries- I’ll let you guess which picture it is!!!

10/07/2026

Good morning- as always pray this message finds all well!!!

******* Farm wil BE CLOSED this Friday - Oct 9 /10/11 2026 ( this weekend) for our Annual Youth deer camp and hunt!
Absolutely no shooting- fishing - walking - picking up brass etc- farm is completely closed—
On behalf of Myself and the Board we apologize for any inconvenience- MCFG takes great pride in our youth - so let support these youngsters this weekend! Any questions please call.

Stuart Short- President
859- 613-4051

**Farm will reopen Monday Oct 12 2026****

09/07/2026

Good evening—- No meeting tomorrow September 7 2026- September meeting will be next Monday the 14th 2026 at 630.
Happy Labor Day!

Stuart Short — President

07/18/2026

Attention::::: a reel was found- no pole with it at MCFG - please contact me if it belongs to you

Stuart Short—- President
859- 613-4051

07/09/2026

Good afternoon- hope this message finds all well and good—- A fishing pole was found at the pond two weeks ago— before the fishing day—- I just forgot to put a post out—- pole will be returned to person that can describe it!!

Stuart Short— President
859 613 4051

06/29/2026

More pictures of our youth!!!!

06/29/2026

What a day—- God is good — is such an understatement !!!! Pond was absolutely packed for our Annual MCFG- Harrodsburg Police Department Kids- Family Fishing Day— Thanks to all that came- sorry to those that might not have caught fish or very many- but those memories will last longer than any number of fish caught!!!
Special- Special- Special thanks for all sponsors- without you guys- this day couldn’t happen———
LKS- Fishing poles
Stanley Fleckinstein—- you’re always silent and behind the curtain—- you sir are greatly appreciated - what you do for our youth—- year in - year out— THANK YOU SIR
A&B Tackle—- Ben and Ashley—- thank you for your continued support for our youth!! Everyone—- support “ LOCAL” Short drive from the game club- for all you fishing needs!!! Perryville Ky- sign with information hanging by front entrance!
Horns Home Supply—— HUGE sponsorship—- paid for fish!!!!! Thank you Matt Horn!!!!
Ace Hardware ( Danville) Kody Mullins!!! Huge Sponsorship—- paid for fish!!!! Thank You!
These two sponsors alone — paid for fish- folks- fish is the most expensive thing for such an event—- THANK YOU BOTH!!!!!
Game Wards—- Missed Mike Pritchard this year- work calls first—— thank you Jason Wells and Andrew Royce for coming out and speaking with folks—- you’re support means a lot
MCFG - board— without you’re great support and wisdom makes things flow!!!
Brent Currens is one of our board members— we all work hard to try and make things happen— but I must give Brent some extra —- THANK YOU’s— this man - just goes overboard— the BULL that just gets things done—-
Vp Chuck Martin— always behind the scenes- I see ya- greatly appreciate you!!
Chris Goodlett—- Hope Carlton- Ruth Carlton- Will Farthing—- Bill Sanders—- these folks are the rest of the board—- who also does things that’s not seen— but I as you’re President do— so thank you- for you wisdom- support- all the things that’s done that’s unseen—- THANK YOU!!
Matthew Pike ( board member) and my nephews—- my father- Johnny Short
My wife— thank you for loving me and the support you give when things get tough and my crazy schedule!!!
Carpenters Church—- Thank you!!! These folks cook our food every year—— at no charge- just want to tell folks about Jesus!! If the derby could have been done Saturday- food would have been served!!! Once Again—- THANK YOU
ONCE AGAIN— thank you to all that made this day happen—- Record attendance!!!! Not sure of total just yet- but my eyes 👀 seen how packed it was—- those that came —- THANK YOU!!!
If I forgot anyone— I truly apologize- I’m smoked folks- tired!!! 🥱
Night!!!

Had to come back on here- Dixville Fire Dept—- Donnie—- Matthew we greatly appreciate you guys-

Stuart Short- President
859-613-4051

06/27/2026

06/27/2026

Attention—— fishing derby is Postponed- we will try and start at noon today- please check here for further details later this morning—- there will be NO FOOD THIS YEAR!!! So please bring you’re own food and drinks —- just going to be too muddy and wet to try and get pull behind grill set up —- once again- we will try and start at noon today til 6 this evening——- check back on our page later this morning for further details—-

Stuart Short - President
859- 613-4051