#Kona crab

BLNR to consider ocean stewardship user fee, Molokini Marine Life Conservation District

The Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources will be asked to approve a new chapter in Hawai‘i Administrative Rules to enable an ocean stewardship user fee during its meeting on Friday. BLNR will also consider amendments to the Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District to reduce crowding at the islet.

Meetings to Discuss Proposed Rule Updates for Samoan Crabs, Kona Crabs and Lobster

The take, possession, or sale of these resources will not be affected by these proposed administrative rulemaking actions.

Lowering Kona Crab Catch Limits Considered

The State is looking to extend the closed season and additional gear restrictions for Kona Crab in the Hawaiian Islands to prevent overfishing.

Lobster and Kona Crab Season Closes Today

The closed season on spiny lobster, slipper lobster and Kona crab begins today and runs through the end of August. During that time it’s illegal to take…

Lobster and Kona Crab Season Closes May 1

The season for fresh-caught ula (spiny lobster), ula papapa (slipper lobster) and Kona crab, ends this Sunday.

REMINDER: Season Closed on Lobster and Kona Crab

The closure went into effect on May 1, 2015 and remains in effect through the end of August.

Lobster and Kona Crab Season Closes May 1

The Department of Land and Natural Resources reminds the public that the season for taking spiny and slipper lobsters and Kona crabs will close on Tuesday, May 1.