Mineral rights in Sublette County, Wyoming
Sublette County is an active Wyoming drilling market: 96 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace accelerating.
- 96
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 16.4%
- Avg lease royalty
up 1271% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Sublette County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Purewest Energy LLC | 61 |
| Jonah Energy | 22 |
| Blue Spruce Operating LLC | 12 |
| Wesco Operating | 1 |
What the record says
Sublette County recorded 96 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 7 in the prior 24 months. 1% of recent permits are horizontal wells. Most activity targets the Pinedale play of the Greater Green River basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 29 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 16.4% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Sublette County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Sublette County, Wyoming?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Purewest Energy LLC, Jonah Energy, Blue Spruce Operating LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Sublette County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Sublette County average about 16.4% 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 Sublette County?
Start with the Sublette 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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