PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • December 20, 2021
A cast of intrepid would-be survivalists (and their loyal canine best friends) are being cast into the Maine wilderness for the National Geographic reality series, “Called To The Wild,” the first six-episode season of which started airing this month. Filmed in and around rough-and-tumble Maine locations from Rangeley to Aroostook County, the NatGeo series pits these human-dog teams against the worst and wildest the Maine woods has to offer. Note: reality TV codes aside, there were a pair of veterinarians on set at all times along with the camera crew to ensure health and safety of the dogs. “There were daily rations for the dogs, but not the people.” Good to know, as we humans are much more OK with watching our fellow people suffer for our enjoyment.