Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-8 of Halcón Resources Corporation of our reports dated February 28, 2013, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Halcón Resources Corporation, and the effectiveness of Halcón Resources Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Halcón Resources Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2012.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Houston, Texas

May 30, 2013