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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors
Pioneer Drilling Company:
We consent to the use of our reports included herein and to the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.
/s/ Brady, Martz & Associates, P.C.
Minot, North Dakota
March 7, 2005
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM