Stone Energy (SGY) 10-K 2003 FY Annual report

Exhibit 23.3

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS

     We do hereby consent to the use of our name in “Item 2. Properties” of the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Stone Energy Corporation (the “Company”) for the year ended December 31, 2003 and to incorporate by reference thereof into the Company’s previously filed Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Registration Nos. 33-67332, 333-51968, 333-64448, 333-87849 and 333-107440) and S-3 (Registration No. 333-86450).

CAWLEY, GILLESPIE & ASSOCIATES, INC.
By:	/s/ Kenneth J. MuellerKenneth J. Mueller
	Petroleum Engineer

Fort Worth, Texas
March 12, 2004