Exhibit 23.1
[MCELROY, QUIRK & BURCH LETTERHEAD]
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
We consent to the use in this Form 10-K of our report dated March 19, 2009, relating to the financial statements of CKX Lands, Inc.
/s/ McElroy, Quirk & Burch
Lake Charles, Louisiana
March 19, 2009
Members American Institute of Certified Public Accountants— Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants
