Talking about helicopter logging with Aaron MacDonald from the DNR

After refueling, the helicopter is back in business

Coming into the landing with a full turn.

The Chasers keep a heads up when the helo comes into the landing area

Chasers unhook the chokers from the turn and wrap them up for pick up

Equipment on site at the landing usually include a log loader and front end loader

Cycle time between turns is usually 1 to 3 minutes

Sometimes pick up of the turn can be a little bit tricky.

On site at the actual unit, the helicopter is picking up a turn put together by choker setters on the ground

Skikorsky Model 61

Log loader sorting the timber by species

Dropping off a turn (usually around 8,000 pounds)