Waterfowl and Working Lands
Ducks Unlimited
From the Central Valley of California to the Chesapeake Bay, partnerships make it possible for Ducks Unlimited to conserve wetlands and fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow, and forever. Many of these partnerships are formed with private landowners, farmers, and ranchers who produce the food, fiber, and fuel we all need. Their lands also provide crucial habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife.
Paul Johnson is a rice grower and avid duck hunter who manages 6,000 acres near Thornwell, Louisiana. In 2020 he will plant many of his acres in Jazzman rice, an aromatic variety developed by the Louisiana State University AgCenter. He manages the remaining acres for waterfowl hunting for Henning's Guide Service at Thornwell Oaks Hunting Lodge. Johnson guided duck and goose hunters for 15 years, but he recently retired from guiding to concentrate on the rice farm while working to improve wildlife habitat throughout his operation.