# Richland County, MT **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/montana-mineral-rights/richland-county-mt/559.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… --- ## [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 --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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! --- ## [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… --- ## [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? --- ## [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! --- ## [How to update deed on file](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-update-deed-on-file/79704)
**Author:** [@Today](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Today)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 4:36am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-update-deed-on-file/79704 "2025-02-09T04:36:45Z")
The contact person for our non-active family LLC listed on our mineral rights deed has passed away. How do members of my family update their individual information so it will be on record with Richland County? If a compa… --- ## [Reasonable offer for mineral rights per acre in Richland County MT](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/reasonable-offer-for-mineral-rights-per-acre-in-richland-county-mt/78258)
**Author:** [@Elaine370](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Elaine370)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 7:03pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/reasonable-offer-for-mineral-rights-per-acre-in-richland-county-mt/78258 "2025-02-07T19:03:12Z")
What is a reasonable offer for mineral rights in Richland County, Montana? I currently have 2 different companies making offers, and I’m not sure either is fair. --- ## [Lapsed Continental Leases](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lapsed-continental-leases/78206)
**Author:** [@prachford](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/prachford)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 2:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lapsed-continental-leases/78206 "2024-11-20T14:46:07Z")
Any activity in T27N R54E Section 6 Richland County, Montana? We had leases from Continental about 10 years ago but leases lapsed and have had no contact since. Thank you! --- ## [Appropriate offer regarding mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/appropriate-offer-regarding-mineral-rights/77795)
**Author:** [@Elaine370](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Elaine370)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 6:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/appropriate-offer-regarding-mineral-rights/77795 "2024-10-21T18:56:58Z")
This has a two-part question/inquiry: (1) I have paid the taxes on these lots in Richland County: Township/Range/Section 26N/57E/10 S2S2, NESE Township/Range/Section 26N/57E/15 N2NE, SENE for about 14 years. Is there a… --- ## [Lease offer terms market?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-terms-market/76742)
**Author:** [@David\_Bawden](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/David_Bawden)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 8:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-terms-market/76742 "2024-10-17T20:14:46Z")
Relative has an interest in Richland County. Just got a lease offer, 5yr 17% $200/NMA. Anyone know if that’s average, low or high? I’m used to 3yr 25% w/ higher bonus in TX, but I don’t know MT at all. I checked and the… --- ## [Offer to Purchase my Mineral Acres](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-purchase-my-mineral-acres/75831)
**Author:** [@R\_Ward](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/R_Ward)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 7:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-purchase-my-mineral-acres/75831 "2024-07-01T19:27:51Z")
Hi All. Curious about an offer I received to purchase 8.2 net mineral acres in Richland County, Montana. These were inherited years ago. Very small royalties over the years. Section 6-23N, Range 60E, MPM. As far as I can… --- ## [1st time oil gas leasee](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/1st-time-oil-gas-leasee/75721)
**Author:** [@RonSjos](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/RonSjos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 12:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/1st-time-oil-gas-leasee/75721 "2024-05-27T12:49:53Z")
Newly contacted again by Purified Resources LLC (I can only find a PO box, no physical address). Previously contacted in 2022 by Kraken Oil and Gas wanted a 3-year lease but I decided not to pursue. Found this website to… --- ## [Lease offer 24N58E](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-24n58e/73149)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Presley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mark_Presley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 11:03pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-24n58e/73149 "2023-11-24T23:03:49Z")
Hello, we recently received an offer in 24N58E Section 11 and wondering if others here have as well. This area has always seemed to me to be in an unproductive zone and I am surprised that there is any interest here. I w… --- ## [What is my royalty percentage if i'm forced pulled in Montana?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-is-my-royalty-percentage-if-im-forced-pulled-in-montana/70654)
**Author:** [@Volcanic](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Volcanic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-is-my-royalty-percentage-if-im-forced-pulled-in-montana/70654 "2023-04-25T18:36:33Z")
If I’m forced pooled does anyone know the percentage I’ll be paid? --- ## [I got a lease offer that seems low](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-got-a-lease-offer-that-seems-low/70596)
**Author:** [@Volcanic](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Volcanic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 3:57pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-got-a-lease-offer-that-seems-low/70596 "2023-04-20T15:57:41Z")
I got an offer in Township 24 North Range 52 East of the M.P.M. Section 4: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 for 16 percent, 5 years, and $100 an acre. This will be my first time signing a lease but the previous offer was much higher. I’m… --- ## [Looking for help with lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-help-with-lease/70602)
**Author:** [@Volcanic](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Volcanic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 9:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-help-with-lease/70602 "2023-04-19T21:00:49Z")
I got an offer in Township 24 North Range 52 East of the M.P.M. Section 4: lots 1,2,3,4, S1/2S1/2 for 16 percent, 5 years, and $100 an acre for 8 acres. This will be my first time signing a lease but the previous offer w… --- ## [Do Larger Net Acres command a higher price/acre?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-larger-net-acres-command-a-higher-price-acre/66180)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Presley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mark_Presley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 8:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-larger-net-acres-command-a-higher-price-acre/66180 "2022-05-04T20:13:55Z")
Just received an offer to purchase our mineral rights. We have 35 net acres on this parcel. My sister also owns the same net acres, same parcel. Would adding my sister’s 35 net acres offered for sale in addition to mine … --- ## [Taxes on Montana Production Royalty Payments?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/taxes-on-montana-production-royalty-payments/65810)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Presley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mark_Presley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 11:48am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/taxes-on-montana-production-royalty-payments/65810 "2022-04-08T11:48:01Z")
OK, so looking at our statement & 1099s from Kraken Oil and on the supporting schedule I see our 1099 at about $900 for MT state withholding, but another box simply labeled “taxes” for $2k? I have not heard back from Kra… --- ## [Prima Exploration well completions?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/prima-exploration-well-completions/64965)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Presley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mark_Presley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 8:43pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/prima-exploration-well-completions/64965 "2022-02-15T20:43:45Z")
Been watching for some activity on Prima’s Sundance #1-4H wells in 25N 58E Section 24-13 ever since they applied for the permits last year as we have mineral interest here. I have not been able to get a response from Pr… --- ## [Rudi #1 well](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/rudi-1-well/63671)
**Author:** [@strattonb](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/strattonb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/rudi-1-well/63671 "2021-10-21T20:13:06Z")
I have inherited mineral rights in Township 24 North, Range 59 East. It had rights to Rudi #1 well at that time. (1985) can anyone give me an idea of if there is still activity in that area? --- ## [Any activity around T24N R56E sec 6](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-activity-around-t24n-r56e-sec-6/62785)
**Author:** [@prachford](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/prachford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-activity-around-t24n-r56e-sec-6/62785 "2021-08-11T16:30:36Z")
Hello, We have 150 acres of mineral rights in Richland County at t24n r56e sec 6. The last lease we had with Continental Oil expired about 4-5 years ago. At that time a permit to drill had been approved and a double pa… --- ## [Activity at T20N-R59E Sect 4](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-at-t20n-r59e-sect-4/62128)
**Author:** [@Robert\_J\_Welch](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Robert_J_Welch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2021, 7:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-at-t20n-r59e-sect-4/62128 "2021-06-13T19:53:06Z")
I had accidentally posted wrong section, My minerals are not at T26N-R59e sect 4 but T20N-R59E section 4, Had this leased to Slawson Exploraation , but lease expired in 2015, They had permit to drill but nothing happe… [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/montana-mineral-rights/richland-county-mt/559.md?page=1)