Note 9 - Capitalized Costs (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Capitalized Costs [Abstract]
Cost of Non-Producing Oil and Natural Gas Properties	$ 0	$ 188,449

Cost of non-producing oil and natural gas properties.

No definition available.

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant