RE: Vermont??
I see you are in the Coast Guard and they have a small station located on the shores of Lake Champlain in the Burlington harbor. The hunting for small game is very good with lots of open land. We have excellent waterfowl hunting since there are so many ponds and lakes. The turkey hunting is probably tops in all of New England and although there are lots of deer they usually don't make it through to maturity. Recently, AR's have been placed to give the yearlings a chance to make it so the resulting harvest has been better with some bigger racks being taken. Most land in the northern part of the state is open and more posting as you travel south. You will find the Burlington area to be a great place to live, raise kids or to enjoy the nightlife. Lots of good restaurants with plenty to do. The lake...of course is the crown jewel and is enjoyed by people from all over. The coast Guard plays a major part in protecting the people who use this large and often dangerous lake. They patrol from near the mouth of the Richelieu River at the Quebec line to the south lake which is about 120 miles away. Lots of clean air, open spaces and beautiful scenery are the bounty for people who are fortunate to live here. Good luck with your next assignment wherever you go.