Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (File Nos.
333-100646, 333-87945, 333-60606, 333-47784, 333-29537, 333-29529, 333-90410,
333-109744 and 333-116308) of Callon Petroleum Company of our reports
dated March 9, 2006, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Callon Petroleum
Company, Callon Petroleum Company managements assessment of the effectiveness of
internal control over financial reporting, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting of Callon Petroleum Company, included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for
the year ended December 31, 2005.
New Orleans, Louisiana
March 13, 2006
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