EXHIBIT 23.3
Consent of Ryder Scott Company Petroleum Engineers
As independent petroleum engineers, Ryder Scott Company Petroleum Engineers
hereby consents to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement
on Form S-3 of Magnum Hunter Resources, Inc. (the "Company") of all references
to our reports and our firm included in or made part of the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999. This registrations
statement on Form S-3 is to be filed on or about September 8, 2000.
/s/ Ryder Scott Company Petroleum Engineers
Ryder Scott Company Petroleum Engineers
Houston, Texas
September 8, 2000
