EXHIBIT 23 (a)


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Denbury Resources Inc. on Form S-4 of our report dated March 3, 2003, appearing
in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Denbury Resources Inc. for the year ended
December 31, 2002 and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the
Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Dallas, Texas
May 14, 2003