EXHIBIT 23.3




            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM



We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration  Statement No.
333-114496,  333-121039,  and  333-128547  on Form  S-3 and No.  333-116014  and
333-122716  on Form S-8 of Gasco  Energy,  Inc.  ("Gasco") of our reports  dated
March 1, 2006 relating to our audits of the  consolidated  financial  statements
and internal control over financial  reporting,  included in and incorporated by
reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Gasco for the year ended December
31, 2005.




HEIN & ASSOCIATES LLP

Denver, Colorado
March 1, 2006