how serious of a yote hunter are you? and how many do you think youd kill??? if your not that big into it or not to concerned about whats left of the yote a 308 will be a good gun for deer.....and will kill a yote and groundhog no problem.....but if you want the pelts you can use FMJ bullets if you are legally allowed....most states say no FMJ....or hand load light loads....or pick a smaller rifle.....its hard t osay without knowing you and what you want to do with this gun.....