During periods of extreme winter weather may restrict activity to very small areas. Territories usually contain some water. Females are attracted to territories for mating. Polygynous, mating from mid-September to early October. Gestation about 252 days.
Twins generally born in spring, single births are less common.
Young precocial, and weaned during rut. At this time, small herds of fawns may be observed. Females generally mate first time as yearlings. Males, though sexually mature, usually do not mate as yearlings because of inability to hold a territory. Compete with domestic sheep, feral burros and wild horses.