Looking for a lab puppy

A few weeks ago my world was flipped upside down when my dog unexpectedly passed away. I had Shelby for 10 years and she was truly a part of our family. She was the best dog and the definition of man's best friend. She was healthy, active, and always taking care of my family and me. An undiagnosed benign tumor ruptured during the night. We rushed her to the vet immediately but she passed as the vet tried to stop the bleeding. My wife, daughter, and I are still struggling to accept it but we are glad she didn’t suffer.
As much as my heart still hurts, I can't fathom being without another dog. I have a second child coming in March and want to have a trained pup by then. I know finding the right puppy takes a long time so I figured I need to start. It has been a while since I have looked for another dog and I am a little overwhelmed.
I know I want an English yellow Labrador female but don’t know where to start looking. I do hunt and would prefer one with a retrieving background. Does anyone have any references or dealing with any l breeders in the New Orleans area? I don’t mind traveling to get the right dog and price really isn’t an issue. Anyone with any leads or information of a litter ready for around December would be greatly appreciated.
Do me a favor and love on your dogs as much as you can. It truly is an injustice they are here for such a short time. Thanks again and God Bless.