Hey every farmer I know will shoot one on site. Because once they get into a chicken coupe they do more damage then any fox can. Likewise with crops or animal food etc ... Mine just comes and visits but I completely understand the comment and it is not a mean spirited comment. Most country people will do the very same thing and that is take them out ...live trap or gun for the safety of their crops and livestock. They are cute fuzzy little clowns but they can do a horrific amount of damage. I don't have a farm and I don't worry about such but I won't hand feed him anymore ... cause all factors aside, if he begs like that to someone else they may have a different reaction then give him a hot dog so it probably is best just to put food in his bowl and watch him play and don't do the interaction stuff.   Gnu is right what he said about his dad ... living in the country you have to do such or end up with a big problem on your farm.