The season to catch spiny lobster, slipper lobster and Kona crab will end Sunday.

From May 1 to the end of August, it will be illegal to take, possess, or sell these shellfish, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.

However, any commercial marine dealer may sell, or any hotel, restaurant, or other public eating house may serve spiny or slipper lobster lawfully caught during the open season by first obtaining a license.

During the next three months it will be illegal to catch, take or possess female spiny and slipper lobsters and female Kona crab. Also, any spiny or slipper lobster, or Kona crab, caught with eggs must immediately be returned to the waters from which it was taken. Taking or killing of females is prohibited year round.

The Hawaii Fishing Regulations booklet, available at all Division of Aquatic Resources offices and most fishing supply stores, shows how to determine the sex of spiny lobsters and Kona crabs. Or go online to http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dar/fishing/fishing-regulations/marine-invertebrates/how-to-determine-sex-of-regulated-invertebrates/

To report any violation of these or other fishing regulations call the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement at 643-DLNR.