Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have issued our reports dated March 16, 2009, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting included in the Annual Report of Gulfport Energy Corporation on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said reports in the Registration Statements of Gulfport Energy Corporation on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-135728, effective July 12, 2006; File No. 333-129178, effective October 21, 2005; and File No. 333-55738, effective February 16, 2001) and on Forms S-3 (File No. 333-146988, effective November 13, 2007; File No. 333-143659, effective July 18, 2007; and File No. 333-139480, effective January 23, 2007).

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

Oklahoma City, OK

March 16, 2009