There is lots of private land. That is why the drilling and production have been so successful.
First 60 - 90 Day Average Bakken Horizontal Production by Well {Map}
https://www.dmr.nd.gov/ndgs/Publication_List/pdf/GEO.INV/GI_149_36_Sept2012_FinalWeb.pdf
Yes, I’m aware. My home and my business are there.
I’m just saying the feds don’t any much if anything to do with it, except to cause uncertainty.