How to Watch Wolves Up Close with Bertie Gregory on Nat Geo
Wolves Up Close with Bertie Gregory premieres Friday, November 6, 2026, at 9 PM ET/8 PM Central on National Geographic, which is DIRECTV channel 276. It also streams the same day on Disney+ and Hulu, so you can watch live on DIRECTV or catch it later in either app.
National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory goes back to the Canadian Arctic to reconnect with a wolf pack he has followed for seven years. His goal is to film one of the Arctic's most dangerous and rarely captured hunts: wolves taking on a bull moose, an animal roughly ten times their size.
Wolves Up Close with Bertie Gregory at a glance
| Premiere | Friday, November 6, 2026, 9 PM ET/8 PM Central |
|---|---|
| Network | National Geographic |
| DIRECTV channel | 276 |
| DIRECTV packages | ENTERTAINMENT, CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER |
| Streaming | Disney+ and Hulu, the same day |
| Host | Bertie Gregory, National Geographic Explorer |
| Setting | Hudson Bay region of the Canadian Arctic |
What is Wolves Up Close about?
The pack is led by Kona, a striking white breeding male, and it's heading into a critical winter. Food is running low, a rival wolf is pushing into the pack's territory and Kona is getting older. The film follows the wolves as they try to bring down a moose to survive the season.
Gregory also films other Arctic wildlife along the way, including polar bears, a wolverine and a river otter hunting beneath the ice. Swampy Cree First Nations elder Albert "Butch" Saunders and veteran wildlife guide Mike Reimer join him to talk about the long connection between people, wolves and the land. A warming Hudson Bay is delaying the yearly freeze-up, and the special looks at what that means for the animals that depend on the ice.
How to watch Wolves Up Close on DIRECTV
National Geographic is on channel 276 and is part of every main DIRECTV package, starting with ENTERTAINMENT. That makes this one of the easier specials to catch live.
- Live: tune to channel 276 on Friday, November 6, at 9 PM ET.
- Recording: search "Wolves Up Close" in the DIRECTV guide or app and set a recording.
- On demand: National Geographic programs usually appear in DIRECTV On Demand and the Nat Geo app after they air. Sign in with your DIRECTV login.
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How to stream it on Disney+ and Hulu
National Geographic says the special streams on Disney+ and Hulu the same day it premieres. If you already have either service, look for it on November 6. Our guide to adding Disney+ to your DIRECTV package covers the bundle options, and whether Hulu comes free with DIRECTV explains where Hulu fits. Before you sign up, check the 2026 Disney+ and Hulu price changes.
Frequently asked questions
When does Wolves Up Close with Bertie Gregory premiere?
It premieres Friday, November 6, 2026, at 9 PM ET/8 PM Central on National Geographic.
What channel is National Geographic on DIRECTV?
National Geographic is DIRECTV channel 276. It's included in the ENTERTAINMENT, CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER packages.
Can I stream Wolves Up Close with Bertie Gregory?
Yes. National Geographic says it streams on Disney+ and Hulu the same day it premieres.
Where was Wolves Up Close filmed?
It was filmed in the Canadian Arctic around Hudson Bay, where Bertie Gregory has followed the same wolf pack for seven years.
Who is Kona?
Kona is the white breeding male who leads the wolf pack featured in the special.
What other animals appear in Wolves Up Close?
Besides the wolves and the moose they hunt, the special shows polar bears, a wolverine and a river otter hunting beneath the ice.
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