Exhibit 23.3
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the prospectus
constituting part of this Registration Statement on Form S-3 of our estimates of
reserves included in Brigham Exploration Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1999. We also consent to the reference to us
under the heading "Experts" in such prospectus.
/s/ Cawley, Gillespie & Associates, Inc.
CAWLEY, GILLESPIE & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Fort Worth, Texas
May 31, 2000
