SECTION 1. That there shall be a closed season upon red foxes at all times, and that red foxes may be chased with dogs at any time of the year except during such periods as may be fixed by the Game and Fish Commission for the protection of the species in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 6,075 and not more than 6,083 inhabitants, according to the Federal Census of 1950 or any subsequent Federal Census; and in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 16,037 and not more than 16,045 according to the Federal Census of 1950 or any subsequent Federal Census.
It shall be lawful for any person to kill a red fox at any time in the counties to which this Act applies when such fox is committing depredations upon livestock, domestic fowls, or crops.
Should the Game and Fish Commission determine that there is need for an and open season on red foxes in any such county or counties, they shall have the power authority to open same for such a period of time as they may deem necessary and advisable.
SECTION 2. That all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed, and that this Act shall take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.
Passed: March 17, 1955.