EJ,

I have a DK and live in the Chicago area. Getting birds is hard but their are places to get them. I get mine from the breeder that I got my dog from you should check with your breeder. I also go to Bong in Wisconsin to train the dog in the off-season. You can get a dog training license for $10. This way you can plant and shoot all off season. Thear are guys out there that will help you train your dog if you help with theirs.

Later,
Goodsen