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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current Liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable: Accounts Payable, Current [Abstract] Payable to DNR Oil & Gas, Inc.: Due to Related Parties, Current [Abstract] Oil and Gas Property Acquisition Costs Payable Current Oil and gas property acquisition costs Oil and gas property acquisition costs. Gas Gathering Operating Costs Payable Current Gas gathering operating costs Gas gathering operating costs. Operator Fees and Other Payables Current Operator fees and other Operator fees and other. Unrelated parties Accounts Payable, Current Notes and advances payable: Notes and Loans Payable, Current [Abstract] Interest Payable, Current Accrued interest on notes and advances payable Accrued interest expense Director Fees Payable Liability for accrued director's fees Director fees payable in common stock Director fees payable. Accrued Consulting Services Payable in Common Stock Accrued consulting services payable in common stock Accrued consulting services payable in common stock. Asset Retirement Obligation, Current Less current asset retirement obligations Current portion of asset retirement obligations Other accrued costs and expenses Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent Long-term asset retirement obligations Asset retirement obligations, net of current portion Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Statement [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Preferred Stock [Member] Class A Preferred Stock Statement [Line Items] Convertible Class A preferred stock; $10,000 face value per share, authorized 1,000,000 shares: Convertible preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Convertible preferred stock, shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Convertible preferred stock, shares outstanding Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Preferred Stock Liquidation Preference Amount Convertible preferred stock, liquidation preference Convertible preferred stock, liquidation preference. Series Two Preferred Stock [Member] Series 2; authorized 2,500 shares, no shares issued and outstanding in 2011 and 2012 Series two preferred stock. Common Stock, Value, Issued Common Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance Common Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance Common stock, no par value; authorized 499,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 7,764,476 in 2011 and 7979803in 2012 Common Stock, Value, Issued, Total Common Stock, value issued Common stock, par value Common Stock, No Par Value Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common Stock, Shares Issued Common Stock Shares Common stock, shares issued Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Accumulated deficit Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Total Ending Balances Beginning Balances Total Stockholders' Equity Revenues: Revenues [Abstract] Oil and natural gas sales Oil and Gas Sales Revenue Sale of oil and natural gas properties Gains (Losses) on Sales of Assets Gas gathering income Gas Gathering, Transportation, Marketing and Processing Revenue Operating Expenses: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Operating Leases, Rent Expense Lease operating expenses Production taxes Production Tax Expense Depreciation Depletion Amortization and Accretion Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion. Gas Gathering [Abstract] Gas gathering: Gas gathering. Cost of operations: Operating Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Related Party Related Party Costs Unrelated Parties Cost of Operations Unrelated parties Unrelated parties. Depreciation Cost of Goods Sold, Depreciation General and administrative expenses: General and Administrative Expense [Abstract] Noninterest Expense Directors Fees Director fees Monthly fee Investor Relations Investor relations Investor relations. Acquisition Investigation and Due Diligence Acquisition investigation and due diligence Acquisition investigation and due diligence. Noninterest Expense Professional Fees and Transfer Agent Fees Legal, auditing and professional services Legal, auditing and transfer agent. Consulting Fees [Abstract] Consulting and executive services: Consulting fees. Related Parties Consulting Fees Related party consulting fees Related parties Related parties. Unrelated Parties Consulting Fees Unrelated parties Unrelated parties. Depreciation Depreciation, Nonproduction Operating Income (Loss) Operating loss Other income (expense): Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest income Investment Income, Interest Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income (loss) before income taxes Income tax benefit (expense) Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net loss Net Income (loss) Net Income (loss) Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic [Abstract] Net Income (Loss) Applicable to Common Stockholders: Accrued preferred stock dividends Preferred Stock Dividends and Other Adjustments Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic, Total Net Income (loss) applicable to common stockholders Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings per share: Earnings (Loss) Per Share Applicable to Common Stockholders: Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Shares, Outstanding Ending Balances, shares Beginning Balances, shares Dividends, Preferred Stock Preferred stock dividends declared Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense Accretion expense Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations Gain (Loss) on Sale of Oil and Gas Property Gain on sale of oil and gas properties Gain (Loss) on Sale of Oil and Gas Property, Total Gain on sale of Separate Interests Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accrued costs and expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Capital expenditures for property and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Oil and Gas Property and Equipment Net proceeds from oil and gas sales Proceeds from sale of oil and gas properties Payments for Contingent Consideration Contingent consideration paid to DNR under sharing arrangement Contingent consideration paid to DNR under sharing arrangement. Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from notes and advance payable Proceeds from Notes Payable Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash paid for interest Interest Paid Cash paid for income taxes Income Taxes Paid, Net Supplemental Disclosure of Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition Asset Retirement Obligations Incurred Asset retirement obligations assumed upon sale of oil and gas properties Asset retirement obligations assumed upon sale of oil and gas properties. Organization and Nature of Operations Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block] Acquisitions and Disposition of Oil and Gas Properties Acquisitions and Disposition of Oil and Gas Properties [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes [Abstract] Contracts Payable Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] Notes Payable and Advances Related Parties [Text Block] Notes and Advances Payable Notes and advances payable. Asset Retirement Obligations Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Text Block] Asset Retirement Obligations [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Cost Reductions Related Party Cost Reductions [Abstract] Related Party Operator Agreement Subsequent events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Period End Date Document Type Entity Central Index Key Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Filer Category Entity Registrant Name Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract] Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract] Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Convertible preferred stock, face value Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed Preferred stock dividends payable Payable to DNR oil & Gas, Inc. for oil and gas property acquisition costs Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock Payment of dividends on preferred stock Payment of dividends on preferred stock Issuance of Stock and Warrants for Services or Claims Common stock issued in exchange for services Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount Conversion of notes payable to 897,500 shares of common stock Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of presentation Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of estimates Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] Reclassifications Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings per share Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract] Summary of significant accounting policies. 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Wyoming [Member] Buff [Member] Buff (WY). Buff (WY) [Member] Colorado [Member] Colorado. Colorado [Member] Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract] Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract] Income taxes. Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates Operating loss carry forwards, expiration Valuation Allowance Against Deferred Tax Assets Valuation allowance against deferred tax assets. Valuation allowance against deferred tax assets Stock Transactions and Preferred Stock Dividends (Textual) [Abstract] Stock Transactions and Preferred Stock Dividends (Textual) [Abstract] Stock transactions and preferred stock dividends. Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage Dividend declared on Series A-1 preferred stock Balance, September 30, 2012 Notes and Advance Payable Total notes and advance payable Notes and advance payable. Notes Payable and Advances Related Parties [Table Text Block] Notes and advances payable related parties Notes payable and advances related parties. Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations [Table Text Block] Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO) Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward] Asset retirement obligations (ARO) Liabilities paid Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Incurred Asset Retirement Obligation, Revision of Estimate Revisions of prior estimates Liabilities Assumed by Buyer of Properties Liabilities assumed by buyer of properties Liabilities assumed by buyer of properties. Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid Initial payment Services to operate all of the properties acquired by the company Lease Expiration Date Operating agreement expiry date Operating Agreement [Member] Operating agreement [Member] Operating agreement. Net Income (Loss) Applicable to Common Stock Holders Net income applicable to common stockholders Net income loss applicable to common stock holders. Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] Property and Equipment: Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Proceeds from sale of common stock Due from Related Parties, Current [Abstract] Receivable from DNR Oil & Gas, Inc.: Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract] Summary of pro forma results for acquisition of oil and gas properties Payments to Acquire Oil and Gas Property Agreed upon values associated with the properties Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Total revenue Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party, Current [Abstract] Notes and advances payable related parties Notes Payable, Related Parties, Current Total officers, directors and affiliates Directors and affiliates Notes and Loans Payable, Current Total unrelated parties Unrelated parties Notes and Advances Payable Interest at Eight Point Zero Percent Due on Demand [Member] Notes and advances payable, interest at 8.0%, due on demand [Member] Notes and advances payable interest at eight point zero percent due on demand. Notes and Advances Payable Interest at Nine Point Seven Percent Due on Demand [Member] Notes and advances payable, interest at 9.7%, due on demand [Member] Notes and advances payable interest at nine point seven percent due on demand. Note Payable Interest at Twelve Point Zero Percent Due March Two Thousand and Thirteen [Member] Note payable interest at 12.0% due March 2013 [Member] Note payable interest at twelve point zero percent due March two thousand and thirteen. Notes and Advances Payable (Textual) [Abstract] Notes and advances payable. Notes and Advances Payable (Textual) [Abstract] Related Party Operator Agreement (Textual) [Abstract] Related party operator agreement. Related Party Operator Agreement (Textual) [Abstract] Assets, Current, Total Total Current Assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total Total property and equipment Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Net Property and Equipment Assets, Total TOTAL ASSETS Liabilities, Current, Total Total Current Liabilities Liabilities, Total Total Liabilities Liabilities and Equity, Total TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Revenues, Total Total revenues Cost of Goods Sold, Oil and Gas [Abstract] Oil and gas producing activities: Operating Expenses, Total Total operating expenses Interest Expense Interest expense Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Payments to Acquire Oil and Gas Property and Equipment Repayments of Notes Payable Principal payments on notes payable Organization and Nature of Operations [Abstract] Contracts Payable [Abstract] Operating Loss Carryforwards Operating loss carry forwards, amount Asset Retirement Obligation Balance, December 31, 2011 Common Stock [Member] Common Stock Accumulated Deficit [Member] Accumulated Deficit Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and equivalents, end of period Cash and equivalents, beginning of period Cash and equivalents Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued Common stock issued through conversion of notes payable, shares Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] Comprehensive income Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair value measurement Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Acquisitions and Dispositions of Oil and Gas Properties [Table] Acquisitions and dispositions of oil and gas properties. Acquisitions and Dispositions of Oil and Gas Properties [Line Items] Acquisitions and dispositions of oil and gas properties. Acquisitions and Dispositions of Oil and Gas Properties (Additional Textual) [Abstract] Acquisitions and Dispositions of Oil and Gas Properties (Additional Textual) [Abstract] Acquisitions and dispositions of oil and gas properties. Colorado and Kansas [Member] Colorado and Kansas [Member] Colorado and Kansas. Wyoming and Montana [Member] Wyoming and Montana. Wyoming and Montana [Member] Consulting Contract Tenure Consulting contract tenure Consulting contract tenure. Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Maximum [Member] Minimum [Member] Contracts Payable (Textual) [Abstract] Contracts Payable (Textual) [Abstract] Contracts payable. Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent [Abstract] Long-Term Liabilities: Fees for executive, administrative and operational services Other General and Administrative Expense Other administrative expenses Issuance of Common Stock for Board of Directors Fees Issuance of common stock for Board of Directors' fees Issuance of common stock for board of directors fees. Issuance of Common Stock for Board of Directors Fees Shares Issuance of common stock for Board of Director's fees Shares Issuance of common stock for board of directors fees shares. Issuance of Common Stock to Related Parties for Consulting Services Shares Issuance of common stock to related parties for consulting services Shares Issuance of common stock to related parties for consulting services shares. Issuance of Common Stock to Related Parties for Consulting Services Issuance of common stock to related parties for consulting services Issuance of common stock to related parties for consulting services. Issuance of Common Stock to Unrelated Parties for Accrued Interest For accrued interest Issuance of common stock to unrelated parties for accrued interest. Issuance of Common Stock to Unrelated Parties for Consulting Services Shares For consulting services shares Issuance of common stock to unrelated parties for consulting services shares. Issuance of Common Stock to Unrelated Parties for Consulting Services For consulting services Issuance of common stock to unrelated parties for consulting services. Common Stock Issued in Exchange for Accrued Interest Common stock issued in exchange for accrued interest. Common stock issued in exchange for accrued interest Payment of Offering Costs Related to Private Placement of Preferred Stock Payment of preferred stock offering costs Payment of offering costs related to private placement of preferred stock. Advances Paid by Issuance of Common Stock Advances from officers and directors and prepaid fees to consultants paid by the issuance of common stock Advances paid by issuance of common stock. Increase in Oil and Gas Properties Due to Revision of Asset Retirement Obligations Increase in oil and gas properties due to revision of asset retirement obligations Increase in oil and gas properties due to revision of asset retirement obligations. Issuance of Common Stock to Unrelated Parties Issuance of common stock to unrelated parties: Issuance of common stock to unrelated parties. Issuance of Common Stock to Unrelated Parties for Accrued Interest Shares For accrued interest shares Issuance of common stock to unrelated parties for accrued interest shares. Working Interest Properties Total Working Interest Properties Working interest properties. Historical [Member] Historical [Member] Historical. Acquisitions [Axis] Acquisitions. Acquisitions [Domain] Acquisitions. Promissory Note [Member] Promissory note. Promissory Note [Member] Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement Date of company entered into purchase and sale agreement Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price Purchase price of property Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement [Member] Amended and restated purchase and sale agreement. Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement [Member] Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Transaction Costs funds paid contemporaneously with the execution of PSA Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Interest due Promissory note due date Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Remaining Purchase Price Due Remaining principal balance of the base purchase Business acquisition cost of acquired entity remaining purchase price due. Interest Percentage on Outstanding Amount of Purchase Consideration Percentage payable to sellers per annum Interest percentage on outstanding amount of purchase consideration. Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Pro Forma [Member] Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items] Business acquisition, percentage of voting interests acquired Additional Consideration Payable to Sellers Additional consideration payable to sellers. Additional consideration payable to sellers Nymex Thresholds Price Per Barrel Oil of Ninety [Member] Nymex thresholds price per barrel oil of ninety [Member] Nymex thresholds price per barrel oil of ninety. Nymex Thresholds Price Per Barrel Oil of Hundred [Member] Nymex thresholds price per barrel oil of hundred [Member] Nymex thresholds price per barrel oil of hundred. Nymex Thresholds Price Per Barrel Oil of One Hundred and Ten [Member] Nymex thresholds price per barrel oil of one hundred and ten [Member] Nymex thresholds price per barrel oil of one hundred and ten. Nymex Thresholds Price Per Barrel Oil of One Hundred and Twenty Five [Member] Nymex thresholds price per barrel oil of one hundred and twenty five [Member] Nymex thresholds price per barrel oil of one hundred and twenty five. Nymex Thresholds Price Per Barrel Oil of One Hundred and Fifty [Member] Nymex thresholds price per barrel oil of one hundred and fifty [Member] Nymex thresholds price per barrel oil of one hundred and fifty. Nymex Thresholds Price Per MMbtu of Five [Member] Nymex thresholds price per MMbtu of five [Member] Nymex thresholds price per MMbtu of five. Nymex Thresholds Price Per MMbtu of Six [Member] Nymex thresholds price per MMbtu of six [Member] Nymex thresholds price per MMbtu of six. Nymex Thresholds Price Per MMbtu of Seven Point Five [Member] Nymex thresholds price per MMbtu of seven point five [Member] Nymex thresholds price per MMbtu of seven point five. Nymex Thresholds Price Per MMbtu of Ten [Member] Nymex thresholds price per MMbtu of ten [Member] Nymex thresholds price per MMbtu of ten. Nymex Thresholds Price Per MMbtu of Twelve [Member] Nymex thresholds price per MMbtu of twelve [Member] Nymex thresholds price per MMbtu of twelve. Consecutive Days [Axis] Consecutive Days [Axis] Consecutive days. Consecutive Days [Domain] Consecutive Days [Domain] Consecutive days. Sixty One [Member] Sixty one consecutive days [Member] Sixty one. Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Incremental Cash Paid Incremental purchase considerations payable to sellers Business acquisition cost of acquired entity incremental purchase considerations payable to sellers. Additional Considerations for Sellers on Oil Reserves Additional considerations for sellers on oil reserves. Additional considerations for sellers on oil reserves Additional Considerations for Sellers on Natural Gas Additional considerations for sellers on natural gas. Additional considerations for sellers on natural gas Number of Barrels Required for Additional Consideration Number of barrels required for additional consideration Number of barrels required for additional consideration. Number of Units Required for Additional Consideration Number of units required for additional consideration. Number of units required for additional consideration Reserve Factor Multiplier Effect Reserve factor multiplier effect. Reserve factor multiplier effect Possible Reserve Factor Possible reserve factor. Possible reserve factor Nymex Thresholds Per Barrel of Oil Nymex thresholds per barrel of oil. Nymex thresholds per barrel of oil Nymex Thresholds Per MMbtu Nymex thresholds per MMbtu Nymex thresholds per MMbtu. Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Percentage Sellers retained interest Business Combination Percentage of Recovery Received Percentage of recovery received. Percentage of recovery received Business Acquisition Maximum Increase in Purchase Price Maximum increase in purchase price. Maximum increase in purchase price Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Cost of Oil and Gas Reclamation Accrual amount due to increase in oil price Increase in Oil Price Per Barrel Increase in oil price per barrel. Increase in oil price per barrel Business Acquisition Maximum Future Consideration Business acquisition maximum future consideration. Maximum future consideration Separate Interests [Member] Separate interests. Separate Interests [Member] Business Acquisition, Preexisting Relationship, Gain (Loss) Recognized Recognized gain Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition Acquisition of the contractual rights associated with separate interests Business Acquisition Increase in Administrative Cost under Operating Agreement Increase in administrative cost under an operating agreement Increase in administrative cost under an operating agreement. Niobrara County Wyoming [Member] Niobrara county wyoming. Niobrara County Wyoming [Member] Gross Proceeds from Selling of Working Interest and Related Lease Gross proceeds from selling of working interest and related lease. Gross proceeds from selling of working interest and related lease Net proceeds from Sale of Working Interest and Related Lease Net proceeds from sale of working interest and related lease. Net proceeds from sale of working interest and related lease Gain After Reduction of Net Book Value of Property Gain after reduction of net book value of property. Gain after reduction of net book value of property Overriding Royalty Interest Overriding royalty interest. Overriding royalty interest Sale Comprises, Percentage of Barrels of Oil Sale comprises, percentage of barrels of oil. Sale comprises, percentage of barrels of oil Company's Discontinued Future Net Revenues Prior to Sale Company's discontinued future net revenues prior to the sale Company's discontinued future net revenues prior to the sale. Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Summary of Common Stock Issued in Satisfaction of Previously Accrued Liabilities [Table] Summary of common stock issued in satisfaction of previously accrued liabilities. Related Party Executive, Administrative and Operational Services [Member] Related party executive, administrative and operational services [Member] Related party executive, administrative and operational services. Director [Member] Board of Director [Member] Related Party Consulting Services [Member] Related party consulting services in June 2012 [Member] Related party consulting services. Accrued Interest on Unrelated Party Notes Payable [Member] Accrued interest on unrelated party notes payable [Member] Accrued interest on unrelated party notes payable. Unrelated Party Consulting [Member] Unrelated party consulting [Member] Unrelated party consulting. Fees for Second Quarter of Two Thousand Eleven [Member] Fees for second quarter of 2011 [Member] Fees for second quarter of two thousand eleven. Fees for Third Quarter of Two Thousand Eleven [Member] Fees for third quarter of 2011 [Member] Fees for third quarter of two thousand eleven. Fees for Fourth Quarter of Two Thousand Eleven [Member] Fees for fourth quarter of 2011 [Member] Fees for fourth quarter of two thousand eleven Fees for First Quarter of Two Thousand Twelve [Member] Fees for first quarter of 2012 [Member] Fees for first quarter of two thousand twelve Fees for January Two Thousand Twelve [Member] Fees for January 2012 [Member] Fees for January two thousand twelve. Fees for February Two Thousand Twelve [Member] Fees for February 2012 [Member] Fees for February two thousand twelve. Fees for March Two Thousand Twelve [Member] Fees for March 2012 [Member] Fees for March two thousand twelve. Fees for April Two Thousand Twelve [Member] Fees for April 2012 [Member] Fees for April two thousand twelve. Summary of Common Stock Issued in Satisfaction of Previously Accrued Liabilities [Abstract] Summary of common stock issued in satisfaction of previously accrued liabilities Summary of common stock issued in satisfaction of previously accrued liabilities. Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Common stock issued in satisfaction of previously accrued liabilities Number of Shares Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Valuation Price Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures Shares Amount Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Plan by Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Consulting Contract Related Investor Relations Expense Consulting contract related investor relations expense Consulting contract related investor relations expense. Unamortized Balance Prepaid Expenses and Other Unamortized balance prepaid expenses and other Unamortized balance prepaid expenses and other. Subsequent Events (Textual) [Abstract] Subsequent Events (Textual) [Abstract] Subsequent events. Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual and by Type of Deferred Compensation [Table] Board of Directors Chairman [Member] Board of Directors Chairman [Member] Series Aone [Member] Series A-1 [Member] Series A 1 member. Aggregate Directors Fee Payable Aggregate directors fee payable Aggregate directors fee payable. Issuance of Common Stock for Consulting Services Issuance of common stock for consulting services Issuance of common stock for consulting services. Closing Price of Common Stock Closing price of common stock Closing price of common stock. Accrued Consulting Fees Accrued consulting fees Accrued consulting fees. Costs and Expenses, Related Party Costs and expenses, related party Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Common stock, capital shares reserved for future issuance Accrued and Undeclared Dividend Payment of accrued dividends on preferred stock Accrued and undeclared dividend Accrued and undeclared dividend. Common Stock Issued to Directors Common stock issued to directors Common stock issued to directors in satisfaction of director fees incurred. Number of Directors Number of directors Number of directors. Number of Installment for Remaining Principle Balance Number of installment for remaining principle balance Number of installment for remaining principle balance. Number of Consecutive Days for Incremental Purchase Consideration Number of consecutive days for incremental purchase consideration Number of consecutive days for incremental purchase consideration. Net Proceed used for Payment of Principle Due funds paid contemporaneously with the execution of PSA Number of consecutive days for incremental purchase consideration. Eligible Item or Group for Fair Value Option [Axis] Fair Value, Option, Eligible Item or Group [Domain] Accrued Liabilities [Member] Accrued Liabilities [Member] Series One Preferred Stock [Member] Series 1; authorized 30,000 shares, issued and outstanding 522.5 shares in 2011 and 2012, liquidation preference of $5,420,938 and $5,616,875 in 2011 and 2012, respectively Series one preferred stock. Notes and Advances Payable [Abstract] Notes and advances payable. Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock Proceeds from sale of preferred stock Acquisitions and Dispositions of Oil and Gas Properties (Textual) [Abstract] Acquisitions and dispositions of oil and gas properties. Acquisitions and Dispositions of Oil and Gas Properties (Textual) [Abstract] Summary of Common Stock Issued in Satisfaction of Previously Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Summary of common stock issued in satisfaction of previously accrued liabilities. Summary of common stock issued in satisfaction of previously accrued liabilities Officers Directors and Affiliates [Member] Officers, directors and affiliates. Officers Directors and Affiliates [Member] Unrelated Parties [Member] Unrelated parties. Unrelated Parties [Member] Note Payable Interest at Twelve Point Zero Percent Due March Two Thousand Twelve [Member] Note payable interest at 12.0%, due march 2012 [Member] Note payable interest at twelve point zero Percent due march 2012. Maturity Period of Debt Instrument Maturity period of debt instrument. Maturity period of debt instrument Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt instrument, interest rate Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Stockholders' Equity (Textual) [Abstract] Stockholders equity. Stockholders' Equity (Textual) [Abstract] Dividends Payable Preferred stock dividends payable Obligation To Issue Aggregate Shares To Directors Obligation to issue aggregate shares to directors. Obligation to issue aggregate shares to directors Estimated Fair value Of The Shares Estimated fair value of the shares. Estimated fair value of the shares Shares Issued To Settle Liabilities Shares issued to settle liabilities. Shares issued to settle remaining liabilities Value Of Liabilities Value of remaining liabilities Value of liabilities. Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Note 3, 5 and 9) Operator's Fee Reduced Operator fees reduced. Operator's fees reduced Due to Related Parties, Noncurrent Payable to DNR Oil & GAS, INC. Liabilities, Noncurrent Total Long-Term Liabilities Collateralized Note Payable Interest at Twelve Percent [Member] Collateralized note payable interest at 12% [Member] Collateralized note payable interest at twelve percent. Preferred Stock Dividends Payable Preferred stock dividends payable. Preferred stock dividends payable Amount Borrowed Under Note Agreement Amount borrowed under note agreement. Amount borrowed under note agreement Notes and Advances Payable (Additional Textual) [Abstract] Notes and Advances Payable (Additional Textual) Notes and advances payable. Note Holder Owned Percentage Note holder owned percentage. Note holder owned percentage Percentage of Operating Income to Secure Debt Percentage of operating income to secure debt Percentage of operatipng income to secure debt. Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities Schedule of Impact of Related Party Cost Reductions [Table Text Block] Schedule of impact of related party cost reductions Schedule of impact of related party cost reductions. Summary of Impact of Related Party Cost Reductions [Abstract] Schedule of impact of related party cost reductions Summary of impact of related party cost reductions. Operating Fees Relating to Related Party Cost Reductions [Member] Operator fees [Member] Operating fees relating to related party cost reductions. Consulting Fees Relating to Related Party Cost Reductions [Member] Consulting fees relating to related party cost reductions. Consulting fees [Member] Director Fees Relating to Related Party Cost Reductions [Member] Director fees [Member] Director fees relating to related party cost reductions. Related Party Transactions Fees Payable in Cash Fees payable in cash Related party transactions fees payable in cash. Reduction in Related Party Transactions Fees Payable in Cash Reduction in related party transactions fees payable in cash. Reduction in related party transactions fees payable in cash Related Party Transactions Fees Payable in Shares of Common Stock Related party transactions fees payable in shares of common stock. Fees payable in shares of common stock Reduction in Related Party Transactions Fees Payable in Shares of Common Stock Reduction in related party transactions fees payable in shares of common stock. Reduction in related party transactions fees payable in shares of common stock Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction Related party transaction, Total Reduction in Related Party Transactions Reduction in related party transaction. Reduction in related party transaction, Total Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net increase in cash and equivalents Properties [Member] Properties. Properties [Member]