# Doddridge County, WV

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## [Seeking WV attorney recs for offer to buy mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/seeking-wv-attorney-recs-for-offer-to-buy-mineral-rights/88305)

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**Author:** [@bouldermonetary](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/bouldermonetary)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/seeking-wv-attorney-recs-for-offer-to-buy-mineral-rights/88305 "2026-08-28T23:01:27Z")

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Hi all, first time long time, etc. I’m an out-of-state mineral rights owner with an interest in Doddridge County, and I’m looking for a recommendation for a local O&G attorney. I have a specific transaction I’m evaluati…

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## [Proving inherited rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/proving-inherited-rights/84087)

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**Author:** [@Teamdixon15](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Teamdixon15)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 11:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/proving-inherited-rights/84087 "2025-10-09T23:07:26Z")

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My husband was approached this week by a company in West Virginia. He inherited mineral rights from a great aunt who has no death certificate on file, and the other heir never did an affidavit to say they have the rights…

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## [Antero sent me papers to sign to modify lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/antero-sent-me-papers-to-sign-to-modify-lease/83869)

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**Author:** [@Laura1853](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Laura1853)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2025, 10:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/antero-sent-me-papers-to-sign-to-modify-lease/83869 "2025-10-04T22:56:36Z")

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My siblings and I received packets of papers from Antero to modify an Oil and Gas Lease in Doddridge County, WV. The lease is dated 1908. We were going to throw them out thinking it was a scam until we found in the later…

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## [Drilling activity in McClellan district](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-activity-in-mcclellan-district/83176)

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**Author:** [@flash](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/flash)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 9:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-activity-in-mcclellan-district/83176 "2025-09-11T21:37:45Z")

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Has there been any new drilling or permitting activity in McClellan district, Doddridge County, West Virginia? I have received an offer for my mineral rights and am trying to research other companies who might be willing…

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## [No Rights After 75% of the Owners Sign the Offer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/no-rights-after-75-of-the-owners-sign-the-offer/79930)

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**Author:** [@Dodi\_Gum](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dodi_Gum)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/no-rights-after-75-of-the-owners-sign-the-offer/79930 "2025-03-05T18:16:09Z")

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I was the last of eight heirs to receive the offer from Antero. The landman advised my signature was not necessary for Antero to proceed with drilling. According to the Cotenancy Modernization & Majority Protection Act p…

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## [Producing wells and permits since 2022](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/producing-wells-and-permits-since-2022/79918)

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**Author:** [@Robin](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Robin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 10:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/producing-wells-and-permits-since-2022/79918 "2025-02-14T22:07:49Z")

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Has there been any new drilling or permitting activity since 2022 in Doddridge County, West Virginia? Just curious. I’m a current mineral rights owner with property in West Union.

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## [Doddridge County Crimson Pad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-crimson-pad/78111)

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**Author:** [@mhoover](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mhoover)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-crimson-pad/78111 "2024-11-05T20:46:52Z")

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## [Fraley unit 1 H](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fraley-unit-1-h/49139)

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**Author:** [@Dale\_oliverio](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dale_oliverio)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 1:35am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fraley-unit-1-h/49139 "2024-09-10T01:35:16Z")

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Any info on this unit?

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## [Crimson Well Pad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/crimson-well-pad/76689)

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**Author:** [@mhoover](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mhoover)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 9:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/crimson-well-pad/76689 "2024-08-01T21:01:56Z")

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Can anyone tell me if the Crimson Pad is complete and if the Fripp, Rabin, Ralph, and Glaspell units are producing yet? (Antero). Doddridge County Thanks

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## [It’s complicated Big Flint Run](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/it-s-complicated-big-flint-run/34591)

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**Author:** [@Bethkunz](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bethkunz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 7:58pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/it-s-complicated-big-flint-run/34591 "2024-07-15T19:58:44Z")

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We signed leases four years ago for 51 acres of minerals on Gaskin Hollow, along Big Flint Run. When the price of gas fell and the wells were delayed we all assumed things would be ramping up again. As of yesterday Anter…

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## [Offer from Mountain View Minerals](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-from-mountain-view-minerals/75272)

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**Author:** [@Robin](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Robin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 3:32am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-from-mountain-view-minerals/75272 "2024-04-20T03:32:12Z")

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My siblings and I own mineral rights on property located in Doddridge County, West Union. My sister received a letter from Mountain View Minerals of Morgantown, WV. The letter states “We would love to speak to you about …

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## [Finding out if there is drilling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/finding-out-if-there-is-drilling/74065)

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**Author:** [@Kerterina71](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kerterina71)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/finding-out-if-there-is-drilling/74065 "2024-03-05T18:33:52Z")

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Where could I look or call to see if drilling is happening on Tract 3-10 part of 16. In Doddridge County, WV??? Grant District

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## [Where can find what the mcf is](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-can-find-what-the-mcf-is/74363)

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**Author:** [@Feagin](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Feagin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 2:07am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-can-find-what-the-mcf-is/74363 "2024-02-18T02:07:02Z")

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How do you find out what the MCF is? Does everyone have the same MCF? Where can you find it?

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## [Doddridge County minerals](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-minerals/74063)

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**Author:** [@Kerterina71](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kerterina71)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 6:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-minerals/74063 "2024-02-01T18:46:33Z")

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How could I find out if wells have been dropped in an area that was once leased? Antero let lease run out saying that no well could be set in the area at the time. Previous lease is from June 2014.

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## [New gas well owner](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-gas-well-owner/72683)

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**Author:** [@BarbaraK](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/BarbaraK)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-gas-well-owner/72683 "2023-12-12T21:04:55Z")

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I inherited a very small share in a well that is about to be accessed, in Dodridge County. .00067 net acres. Antero is offering 350 rate bonus and 15% royalty. Because it is so small, I was wondering if it is a good offe…

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## [Property Tax Sharing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/property-tax-sharing/72939)

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**Author:** [@Jayfrum](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jayfrum)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 5:48am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/property-tax-sharing/72939 "2023-12-11T05:48:55Z")

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Hi, have a question about paying taxes for a group of heirs who have mineral rights in Doddridge. Basically, the rights go back to my great-great-grandfather so at this point we have no idea how many heirs there are. My…

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## [Ripped off by dirty antero 3](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ripped-off-by-dirty-antero-3/72021)

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**Author:** [@Lori\_Meadows](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Lori_Meadows)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 1:00am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ripped-off-by-dirty-antero-3/72021 "2023-08-25T01:00:13Z")

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The worst thing about this picture is that Peter Foley told us these rights were being put into a hedge fund to prevent horizontal drilling. The valley below had been tagged as a conservation zone due to the age of the t…

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## [Deductions from Antero](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/deductions-from-antero/71727)

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**Author:** [@WAH](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/WAH)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 5:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/deductions-from-antero/71727 "2023-08-21T17:02:50Z")

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Just got notification on July payment from Antero and the deductions were over half of the payment. Anyone have any idea what is going on? Seems a little excessive.

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## [Getting started in identifying parcel and interest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/getting-started-in-identifying-parcel-and-interest/71325)

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**Author:** [@Paolo](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Paolo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 9:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/getting-started-in-identifying-parcel-and-interest/71325 "2023-06-26T21:16:14Z")

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Like others here, my two brothers and I have inherited oil and gas rights (maybe more) in Doddridge. I’ve no info on it at all, including where any proceeds are going. I have the ownership lineage and some old memories. …

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## [Inherited mineral rights - Cove district](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-mineral-rights-cove-district/71208)

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**Author:** [@len](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/len)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 12:10pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-mineral-rights-cove-district/71208 "2023-06-22T12:10:29Z")

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It looks like I’ve inherited some mineral rights in Cove District, Doddridge County — Tax Map No. 13, Parcel No. 11 — after being passed down to several family members. I’m sure it’s very fractional, like between 10 and …

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## [Pros and cons of offers](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pros-and-cons-of-offers/70977)

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**Author:** [@JimB](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JimB)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 3:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pros-and-cons-of-offers/70977 "2023-06-13T15:26:41Z")

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Would you rather have a lease for five years with money up front and a higher royalty? Or a lease for ten years with money annually over ten years (amounting to $5000 more in the end) and a lower royalty?

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## [Mountain Valley Pipeline Project](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mountain-valley-pipeline-project/71056)

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**Author:** [@Robin](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Robin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 12:37am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mountain-valley-pipeline-project/71056 "2023-06-05T00:37:03Z")

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I noticed that one of the negotiated items between President Biden and Kevin McCarthy was approval for remaining permits to complete the stalled Mountain Valley Pipeline project. I have been receiving royalties since 201…

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## [Doddridge Co - proposal to lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-co-proposal-to-lease/70542)

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**Author:** [@JimB](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JimB)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-co-proposal-to-lease/70542 "2023-04-19T19:49:03Z")

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We received a request to lease. We are going to have an attorney review but curious on the forum’s thoughts on these terms: Oil and gas lease - primary five year term of 71.78 acres $4,000 per net acre paid up bonus for…

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## [Father passed - Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/father-passed-mineral-rights/70539)

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**Author:** [@JimB](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JimB)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2023, 9:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/father-passed-mineral-rights/70539 "2023-04-16T21:12:03Z")

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My father passed away in 2018 and owns 70+ acres mineral rights in Doddridge County. My mom is 86 and would like to clean up the chain of heirs for our parcels. Do I need to hire an attorney to prepare a legal transfer d…

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## [Has anyone dealt with Keystone Buckeye Energy LLC?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/has-anyone-dealt-with-keystone-buckeye-energy-llc/70041)

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**Author:** [@gingersnap23](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/gingersnap23)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/has-anyone-dealt-with-keystone-buckeye-energy-llc/70041 "2023-04-12T19:51:29Z")

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Has anyone dealt with Keystone Buckeye Energy in selling their mineral rights? Our family got an offer from them and I am wondering if they are a legit company.

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## [Selling mineral rights in Doddridge county in Grant district Buck Eye Run](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/selling-mineral-rights-in-doddridge-county-in-grant-district-buck-eye-run/69700)

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**Author:** [@KAPNKAVEMAN](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/KAPNKAVEMAN)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2023, 7:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/selling-mineral-rights-in-doddridge-county-in-grant-district-buck-eye-run/69700 "2023-02-12T19:41:50Z")

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I would be so grateful if someone could take a look at this and let me know if it seems like a fair price. Thank you!

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## [What other mineral rights do I have](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-other-mineral-rights-do-i-have/68444)

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**Author:** [@KAPNKAVEMAN](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/KAPNKAVEMAN)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 9:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-other-mineral-rights-do-i-have/68444 "2022-10-28T21:18:43Z")

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Hello, I have recently received a gas and oil lease offer from Antero Resources and already have one active well with them. I did not know I owned the mineral rights to these properties until recently. I am trying to fin…

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## [New Antero Lease for 189 acre in Grant District](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-antero-lease-for-189-acre-in-grant-district/68426)

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**Author:** [@KAPNKAVEMAN](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/KAPNKAVEMAN)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 9:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-antero-lease-for-189-acre-in-grant-district/68426 "2022-10-28T21:25:50Z")

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Hello, thankful to have found this site. I need guidance on this Antero lease. It appears royalties are at 16.5% and $4500 bonus on 1.5 acres.

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## [New Mineral Rights Owner With Questions](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-mineral-rights-owner-with-questions/68386)

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**Author:** [@Cindy\_Hall](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cindy_Hall)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 11:57pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-mineral-rights-owner-with-questions/68386 "2022-10-27T23:57:17Z")

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I recently inherited mineral rights in Doddridge, Harrison, and Ritchie Counties in WV. I am trying to wrap my mind around all of this and am wondering if there is a way to match up the leases with the tax statements. Ad…

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## [What are the disadvantages to being force pooled?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-are-the-disadvantages-to-being-force-pooled/68300)

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**Author:** [@charlsmd](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/charlsmd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 2:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-are-the-disadvantages-to-being-force-pooled/68300 "2022-10-21T14:02:13Z")

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Antero insists on arbitration, force majeure to extend the lease, shut-in wells extending the lease, liability for the title. All of these appear not to exist if one is force pooled. The only disadvantage to being force …

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