# Montana Mineral Rights **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/montana-mineral-rights/35.md [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [My ownership missing from landman’s ownership report](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/my-ownership-missing-from-landman-s-ownership-report/88894)
**Author:** [@A\_Nygaard](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/A_Nygaard)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/my-ownership-missing-from-landman-s-ownership-report/88894 "2026-10-10T16:41:01Z")
I have a deed for mineral rights in Richland County, MT, including T25N, R56E, spanning several sections/quadrants. I contacted Continental Resources to inquire about planned activities in the area and provided a list o… --- ## [Garfield County minerals](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/garfield-county-minerals/88792)
**Author:** [@Oklahoma-minerals.202](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Oklahoma-minerals.202)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/garfield-county-minerals/88792 "2026-07-31T15:38:17Z")
I have minerals in Garfield county Montana. Is there any activity within 50 miles? Last information I had was when I subscribed to the Rocky Mountain New before it went out of business. I will be checking the state site … --- ## [How to found info on mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-found-info-on-mineral-rights/88702)
**Author:** [@Kin](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-found-info-on-mineral-rights/88702 "2026-07-29T22:59:59Z")
Where do I start to find info on minerals rights in Richland County, Montana --- ## [2024 Dec. Paid-Up Oil & Gas Lease offer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/2024-dec-paid-up-oil-gas-lease-offer/87962)
**Author:** [@kollfisch](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/kollfisch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/2024-dec-paid-up-oil-gas-lease-offer/87962 "2026-06-08T13:39:05Z")
Good Evening, I’m new to this forum, and new to the topic of mineral rights. In December 2024, I received a letter from a landman, containing a paid-up oil and gas lease offer regarding mineral rights in Sheridan County… --- ## [Need Mineral Appraiser Estate Probate](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-mineral-appraiser-estate-probate/87590)
**Author:** [@jeremynbree](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/jeremynbree)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 10:13am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-mineral-appraiser-estate-probate/87590 "2026-05-19T10:13:58Z")
Hello and good day. I need an appraiser of mineral rights for a simple informal probate. Just a preliminary desk review to establish a baseline price for an estate probate. Thank you and have a blessed day. --- ## [Received a DO on a 40+ Year old well?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/received-a-do-on-a-40-year-old-well/87308)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Presley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mark_Presley)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 11:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/received-a-do-on-a-40-year-old-well/87308 "2026-05-06T23:11:11Z")
So I recently received a Division Order to confirm my mineral interest on an old vertical well that is still producing since being drilled in 1986. Just wondering why I am just now getting this, and why haven’t I been re… --- ## [Royalty percentages](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-percentages/86551)
**Author:** [@charles\_s\_mallory](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/charles_s_mallory)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 11:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-percentages/86551 "2026-03-17T23:53:04Z")
We have minerals in Township 31N; Range 59E; Section 31. We haven’t leased minerals in Sheridan County for over 10 years. Just curious what the current royalty percentage is for this area. An oil company currently has a … --- ## [Royalty Mess up & Late payments](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-mess-up-late-payments/85356)
**Author:** [@Corywillfilm](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Corywillfilm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 11:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-mess-up-late-payments/85356 "2026-02-23T23:51:53Z")
About a year ago, I signed a lease with a smaller landman for our mineral rights out in Roosevelt County, Montana, Township 28N Range 57E area Section 23 and 26. He then paid my cousin and me for the lease bonus. Septemb… --- ## [Application for Permit to Drill (APD)](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/application-for-permit-to-drill-apd/85957)
**Author:** [@Today](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Today)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/application-for-permit-to-drill-apd/85957 "2026-02-12T14:32:56Z")
We have leased mineral rights in Richland County, Montana, 26N 56E Sections 6 & 7 with Osage/Heritage. Phoenix now wants to drill on that same location. We would appreciate any clarification as to how that would affect o… --- ## [Research into selling mineral rights - Montana](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/research-into-selling-mineral-rights-montana/85196)
**Author:** [@prachford](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/prachford)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 3:22pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/research-into-selling-mineral-rights-montana/85196 "2025-12-29T15:22:14Z")
This is an updated repost from several years ago. We are now researching selling the mineral rights but I was wondering if there was any current information about this area. We have 150 acres of mineral rights in Richla… --- ## [Any Updates On My Mineral Rights / Roosevelt County Montana](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-updates-on-my-mineral-rights-roosevelt-county-montana/84827)
**Author:** [@Pamela1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Pamela1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 9:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-updates-on-my-mineral-rights-roosevelt-county-montana/84827 "2025-12-21T21:50:54Z")
Any updates on the following? Has anyone been contacted on land close to this and can give or forward information for purposes of a contact? Thank you. Township 29 North, Range 52 East, M.P.M. Section 29: NE 1/4, SW 1/4… --- ## [Lease vs Sale](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-vs-sale/85158)
**Author:** [@JFOX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JFOX)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 3:58pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-vs-sale/85158 "2025-12-21T15:58:25Z")
I know this is a common question amongst many mineral owners. What is the best way to figure out what the pros and cons are of sale vs. lease in Roosevelt County? --- ## [Lease Offer Terms](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-terms/84099)
**Author:** [@Al\_Gf](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Al_Gf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-terms/84099 "2025-10-14T15:32:58Z")
My sisters and I own 156 net mineral acres in Richland County, Montana Township 23 North. The lease bonus is $250 per acre, royalty 18.75% with a term of 5 years. Was wondering what current leases are looking like in thi… --- ## [Any drilling or exploration happening in Daniels County MT?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-drilling-or-exploration-happening-in-daniels-county-mt/84110)
**Author:** [@hgbecker](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/hgbecker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-drilling-or-exploration-happening-in-daniels-county-mt/84110 "2025-10-10T16:27:15Z")
I have mineral rights in Daniels County, Montana, (Township 34N, Range 49, Section 18 & 19) and also (Township 34N, Range 48, Section 20). We leased the property probably 20 years ago, but haven’t seen any activity since… --- ## [GIS Map Richland County, MT](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gis-map-richland-county-mt/84056)
**Author:** [@Today](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Today)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gis-map-richland-county-mt/84056 "2025-10-07T13:31:58Z")
How often does the GIS map of Richland County, MT TRS get updated? Can anyone with access to a current look of N26 E56 sections 6 & 7 share if you see any activity? Thanks! --- ## [Super section?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/super-section/83950)
**Author:** [@Corywillfilm](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Corywillfilm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/super-section/83950 "2025-10-04T14:44:15Z")
Hey all. I got an update from my landman saying payments should be coming soon along with division orders shortly after. Yay! However, I got a call from someone at Phoenix Energy trying to buy my rights. In the conversa… --- ## [Lease Offer in Sheridan County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-in-sheridan-county/83775)
**Author:** [@Norse](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Norse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 8:03pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-in-sheridan-county/83775 "2025-09-23T20:03:08Z")
I have recently been approached about an oil lease in Sheridan County, Montana. My mineral rights are in Township 33N, Range 58E. I feel that the bonus and royalty are too low (the bonus offer is half of what I was offer… --- ## [Drilling Sheridan County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-sheridan-county/81496)
**Author:** [@DREWFL5150](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/DREWFL5150)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 2:39am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-sheridan-county/81496 "2025-06-20T02:39:29Z")
Hi all. Has activity picked up in Sheridan County? Our lawyer said there is a lot of activity recently. --- ## [Average Oil Lease Bonus](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/average-oil-lease-bonus/81713)
**Author:** [@DREWFL5150](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/DREWFL5150)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/average-oil-lease-bonus/81713 "2025-06-02T13:12:12Z")
I have inherited oil/mineral rights in Sheridan County and Daniels County. What is the typical “Bonus” offered per acre, or “section” by the oil companies? --- ## [Activity update?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-update/81278)
**Author:** [@Corywillfilm](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Corywillfilm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 2:58am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-update/81278 "2025-05-15T02:58:54Z")
Hey all, I am wondering if anyone has an update to activity in Roosevelt County. Specifically Township 28N Range 57E area Section 23 and 26. My landman hasn’t been able to get an update from Continental in a while. I kno… --- ## [Richland County (MT) Lease Question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/richland-county-mt-lease-question/80389)
**Author:** [@Crazeeo](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Crazeeo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/richland-county-mt-lease-question/80389 "2025-05-14T18:54:55Z")
Hey everyone. My mom inherited around 9 acres of mineral rights in Richland County, Montana. Near Culbertson. There is a producing well in the area. I’ve been negotiating with a contracted landman, and we’ve been going… --- ## [Paystub tax withholding](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/paystub-tax-withholding/81262)
**Author:** [@David\_Meinert](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/David_Meinert)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 5:57pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/paystub-tax-withholding/81262 "2025-05-07T17:57:50Z")
Can someone share how taxes are calculated for Montana royalties? Google suggests state income tax withholding; but our check only has one tax line. The tax seems too high; but even combining severance and state taxes - … --- ## [Possible new leases](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/possible-new-leases/80416)
**Author:** [@Boudica\_60AD](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Boudica_60AD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 12:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/possible-new-leases/80416 "2025-05-03T12:11:47Z")
Has there been any increased activity or new leases in Sheridan County? --- ## [Mineral rights appraiser needed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-appraiser-needed/80500)
**Author:** [@Al\_Gf](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Al_Gf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-appraiser-needed/80500 "2025-03-24T17:12:13Z")
Can anyone recommend a mineral rights appraiser who does work on the Bakken Formation? Thank you --- ## [Richland County Montana Lease Activity](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/richland-county-montana-lease-activity/80007)
**Author:** [@Today](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Today)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/richland-county-montana-lease-activity/80007 "2025-03-14T20:27:34Z")
Anyone been approached for a lease around 26N 55/56E? What oil companies are drilling in the area? --- ## [Kadramas oil](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kadramas-oil/79933)
**Author:** [@Diane\_Forsyth\_Larsen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Diane_Forsyth_Larsen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kadramas-oil/79933 "2025-02-27T15:07:34Z")
Anyone familiar, been approached or leasing from Kadramas Oil North Dakota? Roosevelt County Township 28? --- ## [Government lease auctions occurring soon](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/government-lease-auctions-occurring-soon/80111)
**Author:** [@Falconry](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Falconry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 2:48pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/government-lease-auctions-occurring-soon/80111 "2025-02-26T14:48:36Z")
I’m new on here, so my apologies. T27N R56E Section 5, 6, 8. We have 300 acres in the above area. With the government auctions occurring soon, is there renewed interest in that Township? The acreage was leased years ago… --- ## [Force Pooling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/force-pooling/80009)
**Author:** [@Today](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Today)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2025, 2:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/force-pooling/80009 "2025-02-22T14:13:17Z")
What are pros and cons of pooling? --- ## [Richland County Lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/richland-county-lease/79908)
**Author:** [@Today](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Today)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/richland-county-lease/79908 "2025-02-16T17:35:17Z")
Has anyone had dealings with Osage Oil? --- ## [Needing a referral for oil/gas attorney re: Richland County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/needing-a-referral-for-oil-gas-attorney-re-richland-county/78357)
**Author:** [@Elaine370](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Elaine370)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 11:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/needing-a-referral-for-oil-gas-attorney-re-richland-county/78357 "2025-02-09T23:38:32Z")
Can someone please refer an attorney that won’t have a conflict of interest with any companies? I need to make sure the verbiage on a leasing contract is in my best interest. Thank you in advance! [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/montana-mineral-rights/35.md?page=1)