Is Pelletier logging still in business?
Owner Eldon Pelletier closed the place for good Aug. 10. He said a lack of traffic downtown was the primary reason, although fans of the show still came for snapshots with the program’s stars and to sample the restaurant’s American fare. “It was quiet.
Why was American Loggers cancelled?
Our local swamp loggers completed their last season with the reality show. The company did not sign for more episodes because they were asked to do more than just cut trees. “They wanted us to start having more fighting, more drama and I’m not willing to do that,” said Bobby.
Where is American Loggers filmed?
Maine
American Loggers is a television series on the Discovery Channel. It was filmed in Maine, debuted in 2009, and went off the air in 2011 after three seasons.
How many Pelletier brothers are there?
seven brothers
Eldon Pelletier and Rudy Pelletier are two of the seven brothers who operate Gerald Pelletier Inc. and Pelletier Bros.
Is American Loggers on Discovery Plus?
Currently you are able to watch “American Loggers” streaming on Discovery+ Amazon Channel, Discovery Plus, Discovery or buy it as download on Amazon Video.
What do they use swamp logs for?
They are now perfectly preserved specimens prized for milling into tables, mantles, bed frames, flooring and bar surfaces. The special properties of the Edisto River turn old logs into sustained jewels.
Who are the Pelletier brothers?
Courtesy / PLC of Maine Rudy Pelletier, left, and Eldon Pelletier, stars of “American Loggers,” are speaking out on behalf of the logging industry.
How can I watch Discovery Plus on my TV?
How to Stream to Your TV
- Make sure both your devices are turned on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Launch discovery+, select a video to watch, then tap the AirPlay icon on the top right corner of your device screen.
- Select the TV you want to connect to.
Why are swamp logs worth so much money?
Some of these trees were a part of virgin forestlands, where they stood for hundreds or even thousands of years, growing to enormous girth and density. Very few of these old growth trees remain legally accessible for harvest today, which makes the sinker logs that much more desirable.
How much do swamp loggers make?
A salary survey by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a median annual salary of $38,840 in 2017. This means half of the loggers made more than the median and half made less. The top earning 10 percent of loggers earned more than $59,870 while the 10 percent paid the least received under $24,540.