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“Our Damn Good Guides go above and beyond, and we’ve handpicked every single one. We’re passionate about the outdoors and look forward to getting you out on the trip of a lifetime, every time.”

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Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Goose, Crane Hunting in Lubbock

Texas Sandhill Crane

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1 - 12 People From $1,700
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Goose, Crane Hunting in Olton

Drive-in Goose / Crane Hunts

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1 - 10 People From $1,125
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Crane Hunting in Devol

Crackin' Cranes!

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1 - 20 People From $1,950
Bucket List
The Captain Experiences team chose this trip as one for the bucket list.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Duck, Goose, Crane in Saltcoats

Saskatchewan All Inclusive Waterfowling

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1 - 10 People From $19,800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Crane Hunting in San Fernando

Crane Hunting 3 Days / 4 Nights

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1 - 6 People From $4,800
Bucket List
The Captain Experiences team chose this trip as one for the bucket list.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Crane Hunting in Eldorado

El Dorado Area Sandhill Crane Hunts

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1 - 6 People From $1,200
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Everything to Know About Booking a hunting trip

What are the best crane hunting trips?

Why should I book a crane hunting trip with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 15 crane trips, and the most popular trips are Garwood TX Crane Hunts guided by Nick, Premier Sandhill Crane hunting guided by Dawson, and Sandhill Crane Hunt guided by Elliott.

Our guides are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3898 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, and more.

Looking for kid friendly crane guides? Check out our beginner and family friendly crane guides.

What types of crane hunting trips are common?

The most commonly sought after species for crane hunting are: 1. sandhill crane, 2. canada goose, 3. specklebelly goose, 4. snow goose, and 5. gadwall.

How much does a crane hunting trip cost?

Prices crane hunting can range anywhere from about $1,285 to $14,400, but the average price for a half day trip crane hunting is $2,827. The average price for a full day trip crane hunting is $9,197.

Is booking a hunting guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a hunting guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced hunting guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is outside every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your backyard, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for crane hunting?

The most popular season for crane hunting is winter, and most hunters book their trips 71 days in advance.

Where can I look through all Captain Experiences trips?

See here to browse all the trips we offer.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    A very challenging morning for Dawson and crew with freezing rain, snow, sleet, 30 to 32 degree temps, fog and they still managed to make it a fun experience for all of us hunters with them on Jan. 9, 2025. Birds stayed roosted til around 10:00 but then came in bringing some action which was fun and then entertaining to watch the crew chase down the downed birds in the slick clay mud! 🤣 7 birds on a day like that was pretty great in my book!

    Dwight R. | January 10, 2025

    Trip: Premier Sandhill Crane hunting

  • ★★★★★
    I had a wonderful experience hunting with Dawson and his crew on Wednesday January 8, 2025! We saw lots of birds, had 7 shot opportunities called if my memory is correct with anywhere from a lone bird to maybe 30 or 40 coming in. The total taken that morning was 21. Good action and enough for everyone to take some home! Also a nice bunch of friendly guys, hunters and crew included! Again, a very fun day!!

    Dwight R. | January 10, 2025

    Trip: Premier Sandhill Crane hunting

  • ★★★★★
    Everyone needs to experience this hunt as far as I'm concerned. Elliott runs a great sandhill crane program top to bottom. He stays on the birds, can call em in like an absolute pro, and is totally focused on providing every group with a safe and successful hunt. He's got top-of-the-line coffin blinds and decoys and is a great dude to hunt with. We smoked em with Elliott and can't wait to run it back! Thanks Elliott, awesome times! – Jonathan with Captain Experiences

    Jonathan N. | January 7, 2025

    Trip: Sandhill Crane Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    Dawson was great at reading the weather changes we were having. Had a great A-frame blind built for us. His decoy spread and calling put the birds right in front of us and we all shot limits of sandhill cranes in about 2 hours.

    Allen T. | January 1, 2025

    Trip: Premier Sandhill Crane hunting

  • ★★★★★
    Had a good trip!

    Brian R. | December 24, 2024

    Trip: Texas Sandhill Crane

  • ★★★★★
    This was our first time crane hunting and we will definitely be doing it again. Had a great experience from start to finish.

    Sabrina Z. | March 16, 2024

    Trip: Sandhill Crane Insanity

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