# Montana Mineral Rights **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/montana-mineral-rights/35.md?page=5 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [Montana Mineral Rights Group archives](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/montana-mineral-rights-group-archives/933)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Thompson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dave_Thompson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 4:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/montana-mineral-rights-group-archives/933 "2015-11-23T16:01:00Z")
Oil & gas discussion group for land and mineral rights in Montana. Ask questions or share your experiences related to mineral and land rights in Montana including law and legal questions, accounting and taxes, regulatio… --- ## [Mineral Lease Offer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-lease-offer/6000)
**Author:** [@David\_vonFischer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/David_vonFischer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2015, 12:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-lease-offer/6000 "2015-11-04T12:56:36Z")
I have been sent a lease offer that appears very low and for too long of a duration. Can anyone tell me what I should expect for a good offer? The property is Township 35 N, Range 4 W, Section 9: NE, E2, NW, N2SE, Sectio… --- ## [Stone Turtle](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/stone-turtle/6365)
**Author:** [@James\_P\_Morgan](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/James_P_Morgan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2015, 4:14am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/stone-turtle/6365 "2015-08-29T04:14:03Z")
Any more info on the Stone Turtle agreement. It seems to be hush-hush. --- ## [Commit royalty interest to Stone Turtle Unit](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/commit-royalty-interest-to-stone-turtle-unit/6658)
**Author:** [@Leanne\_Carpenter-Mills](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Leanne_Carpenter-Mills)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 3:50am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/commit-royalty-interest-to-stone-turtle-unit/6658 "2015-08-05T03:50:08Z")
My sisters and I have mineral rights in Roosevelt County, Montana. We all just received paperwork for Fort Worth Operating Company in the process of forming the Stone Turtle Unit which includes our mineral right acres. W… --- ## [NEWBIE: Help with all this new information](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/newbie-help-with-all-this-new-information/6625)
**Author:** [@Tim\_von\_Scheele](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tim_von_Scheele)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 2:27am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/newbie-help-with-all-this-new-information/6625 "2015-08-05T02:27:48Z")
Trying to figure out how all this works. Just inherited and can’t really find recent news on surface and mineral rights. I probably am looking in wrong places. Would appreciate if somebody could point me in the right dir… --- ## [Current activity in Township 30N Range 50E](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/current-activity-in-township-30n-range-50e/6657)
**Author:** [@Jeffrey\_Wilson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jeffrey_Wilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 6:03pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/current-activity-in-township-30n-range-50e/6657 "2015-07-12T18:03:27Z")
I was hoping to find out if there is activity presently in this area. Jeffrey --- ## [Mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights/6897)
**Author:** [@Diane\_L\_Brown](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Diane_L_Brown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2015, 1:46am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights/6897 "2015-06-04T01:46:42Z")
My stepfather has 40 acres of mineral rights in Richland County. He passed away a couple years ago and never signed his rights over to my mother (oversight on their part). A lawyer from Minnesota and now Arizona have be… --- ## [State Mineral lease sale- March 3, 2015](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/state-mineral-lease-sale-march-3-2015/7507)
**Author:** [@Lee\_Humbert](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Lee_Humbert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2015, 2:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/state-mineral-lease-sale-march-3-2015/7507 "2015-05-26T14:34:56Z")
I read on the DNRC site this am that 39 tracts in Daniels County where the mineral leases were sold for a period yesterday in Helena. All 39 tracts were sold to August Energy Services, LLC for $1.50 per acre. I looked u… --- ## [Recently Inherited Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recently-inherited-mineral-rights/6995)
**Author:** [@Hatcher\_Crenshaw](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Hatcher_Crenshaw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 8:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recently-inherited-mineral-rights/6995 "2015-05-19T20:27:50Z")
Hello, A family member of mine recently inherited some mineral rights out in Sheridan, Montana. I am trying to do a little bit of research for him and see if it is worth any value or if they are currently drilling/minin… --- ## [Selling mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/selling-mineral-rights/7948)
**Author:** [@Judy\_Pitney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Judy_Pitney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 5:20am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/selling-mineral-rights/7948 "2015-01-07T05:20:01Z")
What are mineral rights selling for right now? Our family has 900 acres currently leased until 2017 and the discussion has turned to one of the family members wanting to sell. Others in family may want to offer to buy th… --- ## [Production with low crude oil prices...what does this mean for Roosevelt County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-with-low-crude-oil-prices-what-does-this-mean-for-roosevelt-county/8071)
**Author:** [@David\_Peterson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/David_Peterson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2014, 1:10am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-with-low-crude-oil-prices-what-does-this-mean-for-roosevelt-county/8071 "2014-12-19T01:10:56Z")
Greetings all, It’s been a while since I’ve been on this site as “status quo” seemed to be the order of the day from looking at the Montana Oil and Gas weekly reports. That being said, it was also reported in our local … --- ## [Attorney Recommendation](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/attorney-recommendation/8111)
**Author:** [@Linda\_Holub](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Linda_Holub)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2014, 4:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/attorney-recommendation/8111 "2014-12-14T16:25:07Z")
Can anyone recommend a reputable attorney to work with in the Powder River-Broadus area who can advise on selling surface rights? Thanks. --- ## [Are the oil companies under any obligation to notify mineral owners when they decide to plug a well?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/are-the-oil-companies-under-any-obligation-to-notify-mineral-owners-when-they-decide-to-plug-a-well/8498)
**Author:** [@Christine\_Narum\_Cheney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Christine_Narum_Cheney)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 1:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/are-the-oil-companies-under-any-obligation-to-notify-mineral-owners-when-they-decide-to-plug-a-well/8498 "2014-11-12T13:51:53Z")
My brother, sister & I received a minuscule royalty check in Sept. this year which was for a slight difference in prices for May, June & July. I finally got in touch with the landsman for the area and was told that they … --- ## [Leasing activity in the central region of Sheridan County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing-activity-in-the-central-region-of-sheridan-county/11858)
**Author:** [@Marcus\_Sommerbirk](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Marcus_Sommerbirk)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 1:10pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing-activity-in-the-central-region-of-sheridan-county/11858 "2014-11-10T13:10:35Z")
From reading some of the posts here I get the feeling that the general leasing activity has been slowing over the last year in most of Sheridan County. I am very interested if someone could help me to get an understandi… --- ## [Anyone know why Hellegaard 9-12H was shut in?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/anyone-know-why-hellegaard-9-12h-was-shut-in/8523)
**Author:** [@Jeremy\_S](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jeremy_S)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 1:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/anyone-know-why-hellegaard-9-12h-was-shut-in/8523 "2014-11-09T13:27:40Z")
Hello! Just wondering if anyone has access to data to know why Hellegaard 9-12H was shut in? API 25091218690000, 9 37 N 57 E. Started in 7/31/2010 and stopped 8/31/2013. Was a decent well. Too bad. --- ## [2000 Acres expiring 9-2015](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/2000-acres-expiring-9-2015/8582)
**Author:** [@Liz\_Blacklock](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Liz_Blacklock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2014, 2:49am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/2000-acres-expiring-9-2015/8582 "2014-11-05T02:49:17Z")
We have about 2000 acres in Richland County all expiring in Q3 2015. The rates varied from $150 to $450 an acre a few years ago and looking for some advice on what may happen or how to plan appropriately. THANKS! ~Liz --- ## [Meaning of Oil Report](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/meaning-of-oil-report/8781)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Davis1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jim_Davis1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2014, 12:22am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/meaning-of-oil-report/8781 "2014-10-22T00:22:09Z")
Just read on the weekly Montana oil report as follows: Roosevelt County NW SE 32 29N 51E Poplar East completed 8/29/2014 TD 5925. As I have mineral rights in that area I was wondering what TD5925 refers to. --- ## [Question on whether to sever water rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/question-on-whether-to-sever-water-rights/8807)
**Author:** [@Linda\_Holub](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Linda_Holub)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2014, 9:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/question-on-whether-to-sever-water-rights/8807 "2014-10-17T21:38:58Z")
What are your thoughts on including water rights to the buyer when selling surface rights (mineral rights will be retained by seller)? --- ## [Lease terms Wibaux County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-terms-wibaux-county/10598)
**Author:** [@Jana\_Azar](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jana_Azar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2014, 9:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-terms-wibaux-county/10598 "2014-10-16T21:19:00Z")
Can anyone tell me the current terms on mineral leases in Wibaux County? I’ve been offered $300/acre bonus and 1/6 royalty on a 3 year lease with 3 year option. The location is: Wibaux County, MT Township 14 North Range … --- ## [Expiring Lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/expiring-lease/8901)
**Author:** [@James11](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/James11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 6:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/expiring-lease/8901 "2014-10-15T18:49:20Z")
Hi all, My family has a lease with Diamond expiring at the end of the year. I was wondering what info/advice anyone could give us as far as current going rates, drilling activity, etc… 56E 22N Section 31 Any and all a… --- ## [Do Montana mineral rights need to be reaffirmed?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-montana-mineral-rights-need-to-be-reaffirmed/8929)
**Author:** [@Linda\_Holub](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Linda_Holub)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2014, 3:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-montana-mineral-rights-need-to-be-reaffirmed/8929 "2014-10-10T15:35:01Z")
We are considering selling the surface rights to some Powder River property, but want to retain the mineral rights. Is there any provision in Montana law that the mineral rights revert to the surface owner after a certai… --- ## [Activity in Roosevelt in coming years?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-in-roosevelt-in-coming-years/8911)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Huel](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dan_Huel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2014, 2:44am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-in-roosevelt-in-coming-years/8911 "2014-10-10T02:44:12Z")
Hello everyone, happy almost Autumn! I was wondering if you knew or have a feeling for what the excitement level is over Roosevelt County leases these days or the future? My lease isn’t up until May of 2016 but thus far… --- ## [Wibaux County, MT - Oil & Gas Discussion archives](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wibaux-county-mt-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1167)
**Author:** [@Will2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Will2)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2014, 8:03pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wibaux-county-mt-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1167 "2014-09-22T20:03:48Z")
Wibaux County, Montana oil & gas discussion group. Share your experience regarding lease bonus, royalty rates, drilling activity, and oil & gas news. --- ## [MT 24N 58E section 15](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mt-24n-58e-section-15/9168)
**Author:** [@jim\_roth](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/jim_roth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2014, 6:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mt-24n-58e-section-15/9168 "2014-09-22T18:33:18Z")
We recently received an offer of $750. 1/18 3yr lease from Kraken, is this a good deal? Thanks, Jim --- ## [Apache Daniels County latest info](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/apache-daniels-county-latest-info/14477)
**Author:** [@Billy\_Bob\_Jim\_Bob](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Billy_Bob_Jim_Bob)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 10:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/apache-daniels-county-latest-info/14477 "2014-09-15T22:35:13Z")
Found this article...thought I would share. http://www.petroleumnews.com/pntruncate/496786999.shtml --- ## [Sheridan County, MT - Oil & Gas Discussion archives](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sheridan-county-mt-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1454)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Daniels\_Shridan\_County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dave_Daniels_Shridan_County)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2014, 1:49am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sheridan-county-mt-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1454 "2014-09-09T01:49:45Z")
Oil & gas discussion group for those interested in Sheridan County, Montana. Share your experience regarding lease bonus, royalty rates, drilling activity, and oil & gas news. --- ## [Lease and Active Drilling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-and-active-drilling/9756)
**Author:** [@Christine\_E](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Christine_E)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 6:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-and-active-drilling/9756 "2014-08-18T18:56:24Z")
First, I apologize if this question has already been asked and answered. I’m new to this site and haven’t run across this topic yet. My Mom has 160 acres in 29N/58E/20 and 29N/58E/29. In Section 20, Continental set up a… --- ## [Whiting Petroleum & Production to Division Order Lead Time](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/whiting-petroleum-production-to-division-order-lead-time/9639)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Presley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mark_Presley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 6:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/whiting-petroleum-production-to-division-order-lead-time/9639 "2014-08-13T18:38:31Z")
I may be a bit premature with this, but I recently learned of approval from the Montana BOGC for up to 4 horizontal wells to be drilled on our interests in 24N-58E & 25N-59E. Just wondering how long after completion does… --- ## [Negotiating a lease of mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/negotiating-a-lease-of-mineral-rights/12166)
**Author:** [@Harvey\_M\_Pust](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Harvey_M_Pust)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2014, 3:34am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/negotiating-a-lease-of-mineral-rights/12166 "2014-08-06T03:34:30Z")
My siblings and I have oil and mineral rights in Richland County with a lease that expires this May. My brother, who negotiated the current lease, has since passed away; so I am new to the process and would appreciate y… --- ## [Well Production](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/well-production/9700)
**Author:** [@Christine\_E](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Christine_E)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2014, 5:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/well-production/9700 "2014-08-05T17:38:02Z")
How does one know if the well has “good” production? Brand new well…here are the numbers: First month, 11 day period: 507 BBLS oil, 423 MCF Gas, 12,110 BBLS Water. Second month, 28 day period: 5,539 BBLS oil, 7,881 Gas, … [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/montana-mineral-rights/35.md?page=4) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/montana-mineral-rights/35.md?page=6)