Magnum Hunter Resources 8-K Definitive Agreement to Acquire Assets

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference on the Form 8-K, dated October 28, 2009, of our report dated March 30, 2009 with respect to the audited consolidated financial statements of Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.

/s/ Malone & Bailey, PC

Malone & Bailey, PC

www.malone−bailey.com

Houston, Texas

October 28, 2009