The weather has been very dry in North Dakota this spring and weather has been warm. These conditions have made it more then ideal for spring nesting. If it remains dry with small amounts of rainfall and warm weather, this year should have a very good nesting season.
The pheasants have been in breeding mode for over a few weeks already, so they do have a jump start on nesting. Pheasants will attempt to lay 3 nests if the first one or two are unsuccessful.