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Reading our blog is like talking to an old friend. We share stories and tips about hunting, camping and more. From product features to store updates, here you’ll find what you need to know about life at Crane’s.

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  • A deer stands in the middle of an empty field on a winter's day. You can see its breath.
    September 17, 2024

    Beginner’s Must-Have Deer Hunting Gear

    The best part of fall isn’t the crunchy leaves beneath your feet or the taste of pumpkin spice. It’s seeing antlers poke through the brush ahead. Suit up this deer season with our top gear recommendations. 
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  • A couple sings along to the radio inside a car.
    July 17, 2024

    Go-to Summer Gear for Fun Outdoors

    As the temperature rises and even the breezes blow warm, we find ourselves in the sweltering dog days of summer. Whether you’re flocking to the city pool or the trail, we’ve got a list of go-to summer gear to keep you cool and protected from the sun. 
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  • A man wearing a hiking backpack carries his toddler son in his arms while heading down a forested trail.
    March 15, 2024

    How to Choose a Travel Backpack

    The sun shines through the trees as you hike up to a lookout. Everything about this moment is serene—except for the ache in your shoulders and back! One second, you’re enjoying the scenery, and the next, you’re thinking about your uncomfortable backpack.
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  • A man in a light jacket stops to pet his dog on a wooden trail.
    February 13, 2024

    Guide to Layering Clothes for Spring in Missouri

    Rise and shine! The birds are chirping. It’s a beautiful Missouri spring day. You get up, eat your breakfast and stare into your closet. From March to May, those in Missouri and the greater Midwest face a daunting challenge: Getting dressed.

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  • File, Hone & Oil: How to Sharpen An Axe
    September 18, 2023

    File, Hone & Oil: How to Sharpen An Axe

    Chop, chop, chop!  "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe."  Sure, you've heard some version of this quote often attributed to Abraham Lincoln. (There's no evidence that Lincoln...

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  • How to Use a Gun Cleaning Kit
    October 19, 2020

    How to Use a Gun Cleaning Kit

    A crisp breeze stirs the leaves in the trees. You zip up your jacket and wait until your target appears. You hear something moving in the distance. Out from behind the timber you see him—the buck you’ve been waiting for.
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