The new two-year fishing law book released last month by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife incorrectly identifies the state’s spring “Free Family Fishing Days.”

As stated by law, the spring Free Family Fishing Days will be held June 5-6. On these days, any person may fish without a license so long as their license has not previously been suspended or revoked. Fishing rules and regulations on gear restrictions, and size and bag limits as listed in the fishing law book apply.

The law book incorrectly outlines this spring’s Free Family Fishing Days as May 29-30.

Free Family Fishing Days are designed as an introduction for would-be anglers to the sport of fishing in Maine’s waters. Without making a license a requirement on those days, it is a risk-free invitation for newcomers to try the sport for themselves.

Maine moose permit lottery drawing set for June 17

The 2010 moose permit lottery drawing will be held Thursday, June 17, at L.L. Bean in Freeport.

The drawing of names will begin at 6 p.m. under the moose lottery tent near L.L. Bean’s hunting and fishing store. This year, 3,140 permits will be drawn for the fall harvest. Last year, 82 percent of hunters were successful.

No more applications for the lottery are being accepted as the deadline has passed.

Activities are set to begin at 11 a.m., with most scheduled under the moose lottery tent next to the L.L. Bean hunting and fishing store. They include:

11 a.m.: Gearing up for your moose hunt, presented by L.L.Bean experts;

11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Free indoor archery moose hunt, archery range

Noon: Moose hunting in New England, presented by Mossy Oak Pro Staff panel of experts;

1 & 3 p.m.: Josh Cottrell, Primos Pro-Staff, moose calls demonstration and gear tips;

2 p.m.: Scouting techniques and tools for your moose hunt, presented by L.L. Bean experts;

2 p.m.-dusk: Five-stand public shoot, fee charged, see store representative for details;

4 p.m.: Moose calling seminar with Maine Professional Guides Association;

5 p.m.: Making the most of a moose hunt, presented by IF&W staff;

6 p.m.: Maine moose lottery drawing begins. Moderated by Commissioner Martin and WGME-TV 13 broadcaster Doug Rafferty.

For more information, visit www.llbean.com/stores and select “upcoming events” or www.mefishwildlife.com.