Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-193899 on Form S-3, Registration Statement No. 333‑140182 on Form S‑8, Registration Statement No. 333‑ 183746 on Form S‑8 and Registration Statement No. 333‑188705 on Form S‑3 of Evolution Petroleum Corporation of our reports dated September 12, 2014, relating to our audits of the consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting, which appear in this Annual Report on Form 10‑K of Evolution Petroleum Corporation for the year ended June 30, 2014.

/s/ Hein & Associates LLP

Hein & Associates LLP

Houston, Texas

September 12, 2014