Emerald Oil (EOGSF) 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers

Exhibit 17.1

THOMAS J. EDELMAN

667 Madison Avenue - 4^th Fl.

New York, New York 10065

January 28, 2015

Emerald Oil, Inc.

1600 Broadway, Suite 1360

Denver, CO 80202

Attn: Mr. McAndrew Rudisill

Chief Executive Officer & President

Re: Resignation From The Board Of

Emerald Oil, Inc.

Dear Sirs:

Pursuant to this letter and our prior discussions. I hereby tender my resignation as a Director of the Company effective upon your election of my partner, Ben A. Guill, to the Board.

Sincerely yours,

/s/ Thomas J. Edelman       

Thomas J. Edelman

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cc: Ben A. Guill

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