The House Concurrent Resolution No. 26RS-1332, introduced by Representative Orgeron, amends the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries regulations concerning the harvest of red drum fish. Specifically, it enacts a new rule that allows for the issuance of special permits permitting the harvest of red drum exceeding the current regulatory size limit of 27 inches for participants in certain fishing tournaments. These tournaments must meet specific eligibility criteria, including being held regularly for at least five years, historically including a bull red category, and lasting no longer than four days annually.

The resolution aims to balance the need for red drum stock recovery with the preservation of cultural and recreational fishing activities in Louisiana. By allowing these tournaments to continue their traditional bull red categories, the resolution seeks to maintain the economic benefits associated with these events while ensuring that the overall management goals for red drum populations are still met. The Louisiana Register is directed to incorporate these amendments into the Louisiana Administrative Code.