Features: Overall, medium-gray with a white underside. Gray, bushy tail has a white "halo."

Habitat: It is commonly associated with mixed forest communities in central Wasco, Jefferson, Deschutes, and Klamath counties west, except for unforested portions of the Willamette Valley, to central Washington, Benton, Lane, Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties. It is active at all seasons and exhibits diurnal activity almost exclusively.

Techniques: Most hunters use a small caliber rifle, and aim for the head to avoid ruining the meat.