House Concurrent Resolution No. by Representative Orgeron proposes an amendment to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries regulations concerning the harvest of red drum fish. The resolution seeks to create an exception to the current prohibition on harvesting red drum that exceed the regulatory size limit of twenty-seven inches. It allows the department to issue special permits for the harvest of larger "bull red" fish during specific fishing tournaments that meet certain 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 emphasizes the importance of maintaining traditional fishing tournaments that contribute to cultural and recreational activities, as well as their economic impact, while still supporting the goals of red drum stock recovery. By permitting these tournaments to continue their bull red categories, the resolution aims to balance the interests of recreational fishing with conservation efforts, ensuring that the overall management goals for red drum populations can still be achieved. The resolution also directs the Louisiana Register to incorporate these amendments into the Louisiana Administrative Code.