4 1 edgar.txt FORM 4 - 4-4-03 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 4 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP ( ) Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instructions 1(b). 1. Name and Address of Reporting Person BRANDRUP, DOUGLAS W. 57 OLD POST ROAD, NO. 2 GREENWICH, CT 06830 2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol EQUITY OIL COMPANY EQTY 3. IRS or Social Security Number of Reporting Person (Voluntary) ###-##-#### 4. Statement for Month/Day/Year 4-4-03 5. If Amendment, Date of Original (Month/Day/Year) 6. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer (Check all applicable) (X) Director ( ) 10% Owner ( ) Officer (give title below) (X) Other (specify below) CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 7. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line) (X) Form filed by One Reporting Person ( ) Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Explanation of Responses: (1) Family trust of which the reporting person's spouse is beneficiary. Co-trustee reporting person disclaims any beneficial ownership in these shares. (2) Family trust of which the reporting person's stepson is beneficiary. Co-trustee reporting person disclaims any beneficial ownership in these shares.

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