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## [Tax Question on Indian Trust Land - Montrail County North Dakota](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tax-question-on-indian-trust-land-montrail-county-north-dakota/24341)

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**Author:** [@Nancy\_Chilson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Nancy_Chilson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2010, 8:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tax-question-on-indian-trust-land-montrail-county-north-dakota/24341 "2010-08-31T20:14:15Z")

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We have been told so many different things by so many different people. They will be drilling this week on Indian trust land that we own in Montrail County, North Dakota. We have been told by the IRS that proceeds from t…

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## [Western Fayette County TX - Any Recent Activity?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/western-fayette-county-tx-any-recent-activity/24373)

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**Author:** [@Ralph\_Hopkins](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ralph_Hopkins)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2010, 7:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/western-fayette-county-tx-any-recent-activity/24373 "2010-08-31T19:53:46Z")

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Does anyone know of any activity in western Fayette County? Sam Williams survey.

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## [Fair Market Value for 1 acre Mineral Rights Lease in Flower Mound, TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fair-market-value-for-1-acre-mineral-rights-lease-in-flower-mound-tx/24344)

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**Author:** [@Larry\_Toepper](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Larry_Toepper)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2010, 8:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fair-market-value-for-1-acre-mineral-rights-lease-in-flower-mound-tx/24344 "2010-08-30T20:29:46Z")

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## [Forced Pooling in Flower Mound, Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/forced-pooling-in-flower-mound-texas/24347)

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**Author:** [@Craig\_Williams](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Craig_Williams)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2010, 5:54am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/forced-pooling-in-flower-mound-texas/24347 "2010-08-29T05:54:00Z")

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I’ve read articles from several different attorneys and I find their views differ completely on forced pooling and royalties. My question to the masses, I own 1/3 of an acre in a neighborhood that is 80% leased and a dr…

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## [Mineral Lease Available, Weld County, Colorado](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-lease-available-weld-county-colorado/24346)

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**Author:** [@ZK1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ZK1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2010, 3:49am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-lease-available-weld-county-colorado/24346 "2010-08-29T03:49:30Z")

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I have a 320 acre lease available in Weld County, Colorado. 100% interest valid until February 2013. I am interested in taking offers. 11N 56W Thanks. Email zaner77@hotmail.com to discuss further.

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## [Mineral Rights / Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-texas/24356)

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**Author:** [@Donna\_Meager](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Donna_Meager)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2010, 5:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-texas/24356 "2010-08-27T17:21:40Z")

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Hi - I need help in understanding “Mineral Rights.” My father who passed away 4 years ago inherited mineral rights for approximately 49 acres in Montague County. He had the mineral rights since 1992 approximately. It had…

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## [John Findley Survey -Harrison County, East Texas - Reasonable Signing Bonus](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/john-findley-survey-harrison-county-east-texas-reasonable-signing-bonus/24421)

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**Author:** [@El\_Edwards](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/El_Edwards)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2010, 2:36am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/john-findley-survey-harrison-county-east-texas-reasonable-signing-bonus/24421 "2010-08-27T02:36:49Z")

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Recently I was contacted by a company offering to lease my mineral rights. Can someone tell me what is a reasonable signing bonus and royalty percentage? My brother and I each was offered $4000 signing bonus and a 1/5 ro…

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## [Williams County ND - Mineral Lease Rates?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/williams-county-nd-mineral-lease-rates/24408)

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**Author:** [@Linda\_Head1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Linda_Head1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2010, 12:55am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/williams-county-nd-mineral-lease-rates/24408 "2010-08-27T00:55:02Z")

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I was recently offered $400.00 per acre to lease in Williams County North Dakota Township 158 Range 95 Section 11. Does anyone know what mineral rights are leasing for in that area?

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## [Renville County, ND Bakken Shale Wells](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/renville-county-nd-bakken-shale-wells/24349)

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**Author:** [@Joel\_Bohm](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Joel_Bohm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2010, 12:41am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/renville-county-nd-bakken-shale-wells/24349 "2010-08-27T00:41:35Z")

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I put this under the landman by mistake. We have been contacted by several companies trying to lease our land presumably for the Madison, as we are near several producing fields. A neighbor has leased for a Bakken the ne…

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## [Weld County CO](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/weld-county-co/24351)

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**Author:** [@Melanie\_Smith](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Melanie_Smith)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2010, 10:22pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/weld-county-co/24351 "2010-08-26T22:22:28Z")

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I need to find competent counsel or representation in Colorado. Oil company wants an easement through my family’s property so they can drill on State land. I am also wondering if I should request an engineering study don…

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## [Absentee mineral rights owner](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/absentee-mineral-rights-owner/24352)

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**Author:** [@Sally\_Francis](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sally_Francis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2010, 4:22am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/absentee-mineral-rights-owner/24352 "2010-08-26T04:22:06Z")

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My family sold the farm 30 years ago after my father’s death. There had been drilling way back in the 40s, but the equipment would not go deep enough. I have moved away but remember that we retained the mineral rights on…

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## [Mineral Rights Lease Campbell Co. Wyoming](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-lease-campbell-co-wyoming/24358)

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**Author:** [@Dixie\_Cunningham](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dixie_Cunningham)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 11:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-lease-campbell-co-wyoming/24358 "2010-08-25T23:46:32Z")

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I received an offer of $50.00 per acre (211.98 mineral acres) to lease in Campbell County, Wyoming, Township 47N Range 74W Sections 1 & 2. Does anyone know what mineral rights are leasing for in this area? Lease is for f…

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## [$elling A Portion Of Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/elling-a-portion-of-mineral-rights/24353)

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**Author:** [@Kenny\_Love](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kenny_Love)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 2:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/elling-a-portion-of-mineral-rights/24353 "2010-08-25T14:54:25Z")

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## [Marcellus Shale in New Jersey?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/marcellus-shale-in-new-jersey/24642)

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**Author:** [@Jill\_Q\_Winston](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jill_Q_Winston)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 4:27am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/marcellus-shale-in-new-jersey/24642 "2010-08-25T04:27:13Z")

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Anyone know anything?

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## [Shut -in Gas Royalty Receipt](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/shut-in-gas-royalty-receipt/24360)

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**Author:** [@Beth\_Feather](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Beth_Feather)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 12:53am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/shut-in-gas-royalty-receipt/24360 "2010-08-25T00:53:02Z")

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A question from a new mineral rights holder in Preston County, WV. A check came for the shut-in gas royalty. It was dated for the duration of one year. Can anyone tell me exactly what this means? I know that there is a w…

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## [Leases in Madison County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leases-in-madison-county/24359)

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**Author:** [@Martin\_Wampler1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Martin_Wampler1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2010, 12:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leases-in-madison-county/24359 "2010-08-24T12:24:10Z")

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Any news about leasing picking up in Madison County? If so, would you mind sharing bonus amounts?

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## [Mineral right inheritance and use](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-right-inheritance-and-use/24367)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_Bumgardner\_SR](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Robert_Bumgardner_SR)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2010, 6:51am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-right-inheritance-and-use/24367 "2010-08-22T06:51:55Z")

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I recently learned that my Father’s family reserved the rights to one section of land in Colorado \[640 acres\] My Father held a 1/10 share. How do we get it changed into our name? My Mother survived my Father her will wa…

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## [Chalk Hill in Henderson Texas?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chalk-hill-in-henderson-texas/24450)

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**Author:** [@Jim\_Scott](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jim_Scott)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2010, 1:55am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chalk-hill-in-henderson-texas/24450 "2010-08-22T01:55:24Z")

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Does anyone know if the Haynesville Shale is coming to Chalk Hill?

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## [Estate Valuation - North Robertson Unit](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/estate-valuation-north-robertson-unit/24362)

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**Author:** [@Mike\_Stewart1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mike_Stewart1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2010, 5:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/estate-valuation-north-robertson-unit/24362 "2010-08-20T17:36:08Z")

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The North Robertson Unitized Trust was formed in October 1986 from over 140 producers dating back to at least 1956. Can anyone tell me if the basis of valuation for purposes of calculating estate taxes is the value of th…

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## [Homestead-Divided interest in Wyoming, I'm clueless!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/homestead-divided-interest-in-wyoming-im-clueless/24363)

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**Author:** [@Karen\_C\_Chrisos](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Karen_C_Chrisos)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2010, 5:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/homestead-divided-interest-in-wyoming-im-clueless/24363 "2010-08-20T17:05:40Z")

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My uncle and I both received oil leases within the last 2 years from 2 different companies. He acted on the first. (The family had not received any for over 35 years.) Because he is on Social Security he is now in the mi…

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## [Understanding a lease - Is it worth my time?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/understanding-a-lease-is-it-worth-my-time/24364)

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**Author:** [@Sandy\_Goetz](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sandy_Goetz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2010, 3:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/understanding-a-lease-is-it-worth-my-time/24364 "2010-08-20T15:06:40Z")

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I know nothing about the natural gas business! I have been slowly reading about it since I learned that we own the mineral rights to 25 acres in AR. We have been approached to lease 5 of the acres. They have offered $120…

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## [Hydraulic Fracturing Facts and Fiction: Chemicals and Contamination](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hydraulic-fracturing-facts-and-fiction-chemicals-and-contamination/24403)

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**Author:** [@Taylor\_Dukes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Taylor_Dukes)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2010, 12:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hydraulic-fracturing-facts-and-fiction-chemicals-and-contamination/24403 "2010-08-20T12:12:51Z")

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Hydraulic fracturing is a technique that’s been practiced in America for the past 60 years in natural gas well drilling, yet has come under criticism these last few years as landowners and special interest groups claim t…

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## [80 acres minerals in ND, new to oil & gas - any helpful hints?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/80-acres-minerals-in-nd-new-to-oil-gas-any-helpful-hints/24366)

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**Author:** [@Dustan\_Johnson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dustan_Johnson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2010, 3:52am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/80-acres-minerals-in-nd-new-to-oil-gas-any-helpful-hints/24366 "2010-08-20T03:52:38Z")

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I have 80 acres in Divide County in Northwestern North Dakota. They offered me 400 per acre for 4 years with 17.5% on royalties. I am not honestly sure on the activity, I know the landman said a well would probably go up…

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## [Just received lease offer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/just-received-lease-offer/24371)

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**Author:** [@Dustan\_Johnson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dustan_Johnson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 5:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/just-received-lease-offer/24371 "2010-08-19T17:02:50Z")

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Any help out there? Family jumped right in but I’m thinking of getting an attorney, mine is separate, not sure what to do.

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## [Lease Terms, Washington County, PA--What is currently being offered](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-terms-washington-county-pa-what-is-currently-being-offered/24369)

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**Author:** [@Randy\_Wheeler](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Randy_Wheeler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 2:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-terms-washington-county-pa-what-is-currently-being-offered/24369 "2010-08-19T14:29:57Z")

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Received a call from a client asking me to look over a possible lease offered to him by one of the large players in the Marcellus Play in PA. Land is in Washington County, minerals only. He was offered only a 1/8 royalt…

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## [No bonus lease No division order!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/no-bonus-lease-no-division-order/24370)

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**Author:** [@Bruce\_Neely](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bruce_Neely)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 1:57pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/no-bonus-lease-no-division-order/24370 "2010-08-19T13:57:15Z")

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Just found out that our former state of residence has royalty monies from one of our properties. We are in process of claiming. Took several phone calls to find out location of the well/wells. Checked our records have no…

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## [Time Line for Drilling and Royalty Payments](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/time-line-for-drilling-and-royalty-payments/24375)

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**Author:** [@Elizabeth\_S\_Hogg](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Elizabeth_S_Hogg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 3:23am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/time-line-for-drilling-and-royalty-payments/24375 "2010-08-19T03:23:25Z")

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We just signed leases and received the bonus payment. Does anyone know how long it generally takes to put a well into production (not real sure on my terms here) and then to receive the royalty payments if the well produ…

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## [Williams County, North Dakota](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/williams-county-north-dakota/24599)

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**Author:** [@Deborah\_Haug](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Deborah_Haug)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 6:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/williams-county-north-dakota/24599 "2010-08-18T18:36:47Z")

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I am aware of a lot of interest in the Williston, ND area. I just leased and am looking forward to good news from the area. Dj

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## [More drilling delays in NY](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/more-drilling-delays-in-ny/24374)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Mistretta](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Paul_Mistretta)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 5:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/more-drilling-delays-in-ny/24374 "2010-08-18T17:08:38Z")

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The way things look is that if drilling starts here in NY for Natural gas it will be 2011 or 2012 if we are lucky. The antis have more voice to the politicians’ ears than they do to help get the state out of financial me…

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## [Converse Co. Wyoming - Help me with leasing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/converse-co-wyoming-help-me-with-leasing/24378)

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**Author:** [@Lori\_Koenig](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Lori_Koenig)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 12:28am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/converse-co-wyoming-help-me-with-leasing/24378 "2010-08-18T00:28:41Z")

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Hello, I got a call from Dudley Land Company in Wyoming saying I owned .211 (under a quarter) of an acre of mineral acreage in Converse County, Wyoming. Chesapeake Energy in Oklahoma wants me to lease it on a 5-year leas…

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