Pickett County Private Legislative Acts – Animals and Fish
Private Acts of 1955, Chapter 30
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 5,000 and not more than 5,100 inhabitants, according to the Federal Census of 1950, or any subsequent Federal Census.
Should the Game and Fish Commission determine that there is need for an open season on red foxes in any such county or counties, they shall have the power and 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 That all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed, and that this Act shall take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.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: January 27, 1955.
Animals & Fish — Historical Notes
The following is a listing of acts that at one time affected, but no longer appear to have any effect on, hunting, fishing or animal control in Pickett County. They are included herein for reference purposes.
Acts of 1897, Chapter 241, made it unlawful to fish by means other than rod and line or trot line from January 1st to June 1st each year in any stream or river in Pickett County.
Private Acts of 1917, Chapter 46, regulated fishing in the Obeds River and also provided that no citizen of Pickett County needed to pay any fee or license before fishing in the rivers and streams of that county.
Private Acts of 1917, Chapter 401, declared a closed season on Squirrels in Pickett, Fentress, Overton, Clay, Jackson and Macon counties on all unenclosed lands and on all enclosed lands without the verbal permission of the owner of the land.
Private Acts of 1919, Chapter 511, made it a misdemeanor for any person or persons owning bulls or boars to permit them to run at large after they reach the age of eight months.
Private Acts of 1925, Chapter 178, was a general stock law for Pickett County, covering horses, mules, donkeys, cattle, sheep, goats, swine and other livestock. This law was amended almost immediately by Private Acts of 1925, Chapter 604, to exempt certain lands in Pickett County from its application.
Private Acts of 1929, Chapter 501, made it legal to catch fish in any and all the streams of Pickett County by means of gig and basket for a portion of the year, and to provide for the payment of a privilege fee.
Private Acts of 1937, Chapter 773, authorized W. L. Garrett to practice veterinary medicine in [original document on-line stops here].
Source: https://privateacts.ctas.tennessee.edu/content/private-acts-1955-chapter-30 and https://privateacts.ctas.tennessee.edu/content/animals-and-fish-historical-notes-57