Mineral rights in Crook County, Wyoming
Crook County is a quieter corner of Wyoming's mineral market, with 7 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 7
- Permits · 24 mo
- 15.9%
- Avg lease royalty
up 250% vs prior 24 months
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Crook County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Cardinal Wyoming LLC | 2 |
| Emre Oil | 2 |
| Azalea Oil CO LLC | 1 |
| Oildigger Resources Fund I Lllp | 1 |
| Signal Hill Operating LLC | 1 |
What the record says
Crook County recorded 7 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 2 in the prior 24 months. 14% of recent permits are horizontal wells. Activity centers on the Powder River basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 26 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 15.9% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Crook County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Crook County, Wyoming?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Cardinal Wyoming LLC, Emre Oil, Azalea Oil CO LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Crook County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Crook County average about 15.9% royalty. Individual terms vary with acreage position, competition, and the operator — treat this as a market reference point, not a quote.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Crook County?
Start with the Crook County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
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Buying in Crook County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.