Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. MONTPELIER â Game wardens Travis Buttle of Shaftsbury and Asa Sargent of Hartland were recognized by Gov. Phil Scott and Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter Thursday in Montpelier for their exceptional performance. Sargent received the 2019 Warden of the Year Award and Buttle received the 2020 Warden of the Year Award. The 2019 award was not made last year due to COVID 19 restrictions. Buttle has been a warden in the Bennington area for 24 years and is recognized as a diligent and effective protector of Vermontâs natural resources, Vermont Fish and Game said, handling more than 300 cases in 2020. In addition, he was recognized for his public outreach achievements, courteous and responsive professional demeanor, and his valued contributions in remote search and rescue operations.