Last Updated on November 3, 2026 by Dee
A deer outline is one of those shapes I come back to every winter, for cards, gift tags and quiet evenings with the colored pencils.
Get the 12 free deer outline templates 👇
Quick answer: 12 free printable deer outline templates (stag, doe, fawn, antlers and more) as an A4 PDF plus PNGs. Trace, color, paint or cut them out for winter woodland crafts.
I’ve put together 12 free deer outline templates in one printable PDF: a standing stag, a doe, a fawn lying down, a fawn standing, a stag head with antlers, a pair of antlers, a walking deer, a doe head in profile, a roe deer, a red deer stag, a doe looking back and a simple outline deer. Trace them, color them, paint them or cut them out.
Print at 100% on A4 (or “fit to page” on Letter), then scroll down to see every template with an idea for using it.
Table of Contents
All 12 Deer Outline Templates at a Glance
Here’s the whole set on one page so you can see what you’re getting. Every template is one simple subject (a whole deer, a deer head or a pair of antlers) on a clean white page with plenty of space around it, so it’s easy to trace, color or cut.
Want a closer look? Here are four of the pages up close: the doe, the walking deer, the roe deer and the doe looking back.
How to Use These Deer Outline Templates
Quick answer: print at 100% on A4, then trace the deer onto your own paper with a light pad, color or paint it, or print it on thin card and cut it out.
Print size and scaling
Each template fills an A4 page. On US Letter, tick “fit to page” and you lose almost nothing. For gift tags or card toppers, set the scale to 50% and fit two deer on one sheet. For a big wall print, take the PNG file to a print shop.
Paper
Ordinary printer paper is fine for coloring. For cutting out, use thin card (160–200 gsm) so the legs and antlers don’t flop. For watercolor, print on watercolor paper if your printer will take it, or trace the outline across onto it.
Tracing and transferring
Tape the template to a bright window and lay your paper on top, or use an LED light pad at the kitchen table. No light? Scribble a soft pencil (a graphite set gives you the full range) over the back of the printout, flip it over and go over the lines to transfer them. Then ink the outline with a fineliner if you’re going to paint over it.
Coloring and painting
Deer are all about warm browns, creams and a touch of gray. Watercolor pencils are lovely here: color first, then brush over with a little water. Keep the chest, the tail and a fawn’s spots pale and you’ll be amazed how quickly the page comes to life.
1. Standing Stag Template
A full stag standing side-on, with a big pair of branching antlers and his head turned a little toward you. It’s the classic “deer outline” most people are looking for.
Print it on card and cut it out as a stencil, then draw around it on a winter card front or a gift bag.
2. Doe Template
A tall, graceful doe standing side-on with long legs, big ears and no antlers. The shape is clean and simple, so it’s a good one to start with.
Pair her with the fawn standing template for a little mother-and-baby scene on the same page.
3. Fawn Lying Down Template
A fawn curled up with its legs tucked underneath, head up and ears wide, with rows of oval spots along its back.
Color the body warm brown and leave the spots paper-white. It’s the quickest way to make it read as a fawn.
4. Fawn Standing Template
A young fawn standing on long, wobbly-looking legs, with spots on its back and big ears.
Lovely for a nursery print or a spring card: color it softly and add a few flowers at its feet.
5. Stag Head with Antlers Template
A front-facing stag head and neck with a big, symmetrical pair of antlers. It’s the most detailed one here and makes a striking print on its own.
Frame it as a woodland wall print, or trace it onto a cushion or tote bag with a fabric pen.
6. Pair of Antlers Template
Just the antlers: a mirrored pair with no head, so you can use them however you like.
Add them to your own animal drawings, or trace them above a wreath of leaves for a simple woodland design.
Enjoying these so far? All 12 are in the one PDF. Grab the free deer outline templates here and they’ll be in your inbox in a minute.
7. Walking Deer Template
A young deer walking side-on, caught mid-stride with one front leg lifted.
Cut out three or four and line them up along a shelf or a mantelpiece so they look as if they’re walking in a row.
8. Doe Head in Profile Template
A big doe head and neck in profile, facing left, with a tall ear and a gentle eye. It fills the page, so there’s lots of room to color.
Try it in watercolor with a soft wash and leave the inner ear and the muzzle paler.
9. Roe Deer Template
A roe deer buck standing slightly turned toward you, with the short, upright antlers roe deer are known for.
If you’re learning the different kinds of deer, compare it with the red deer stag: the antlers are the easiest way to tell them apart.
10. Red Deer Stag Template
A red deer stag in a three-quarter view, with wide branching antlers and a shaggy ruff of fur at his neck.
Color him in rich red-browns and keep the antler tips pale. He looks wonderful printed large.
11. Doe Looking Back Template
A doe seen from the side and a little from behind, turning her head to look back over her shoulder, with her short tail up. It’s a lovely natural pose and a nice change from the usual side view.
Pair her with the walking deer for a little woodland scene, as if she’s waiting for it to catch up.
12. Simple Outline Deer Template
A young deer drawn with one clean outline and very few inner lines. It’s the easiest template here to trace and to cut out.
Use it as a stencil for printing, painting or sponging, or as a silhouette cut from brown or gold card.
Template Specs at a Glance
| Templates | 12 deer outlines, one per page |
| Pages in the PDF | 15: a cover, the 12 templates, a how-to-use page and a page about my Patreon |
| File types | PDF, plus a zip of the 12 templates as PNG files |
| Size | A4 portrait; prints on US Letter with “fit to page” |
| Resolution | 300 dpi (2480 × 3508 pixels per page) |
| License | Personal and classroom use; not for resale |
You’re welcome to use them at home, in your classroom, in a homeschool group or at a library craft session, and on cards and decorations you make for yourself and your friends. Please don’t sell the files, print them for sale, or share them online as your own. If you’d like to share them, send people to this page instead. Thank you!
More Woodland and Winter Printables
If you’re in a woodland mood, these posts will keep you going:
- Making Christmas cards? My reindeer templates are the festive cousins of these deer.
- Want to paint them? My watercolor woodland animals post walks through easy forest creatures to paint.
- My Christmas drawing templates have lots more festive outlines to trace and color.
- And for a long list of cozy winter subjects, try my winter drawing ideas.
Love these? The full Deer & Stag set has 36 more templates: every kind of deer, fawns, antler wreaths and detailed woodland scenes. £9
You’ll find all my other printables in my Payhip shop.
Love Making These? Join Me on Patreon
If you love printing, coloring and making, come and join me on Patreon. It’s where my weekly watercolor template sets go out to members: printed outlines with painted references, so you can see where the color goes, plus Procreate stamps and palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you draw a simple deer outline?
Start with an oval for the body, a smaller oval for the head and a long neck joining them, then add four thin legs with little hooves, big ears and a short tail. If you’d rather not start from scratch, trace one of these templates a few times first and then try it freehand beside the printout.
Where can I find free printable deer outlines?
Right here. Pop your email into the box at the top of this post and the PDF of all 12 deer outline templates comes straight to your inbox, along with a link to the 12 PNG files. You can also download it straight from the thank-you message.
What’s the difference between a stag, a doe and a fawn?
A stag is an adult male deer (for roe and white-tailed deer you’ll often hear “buck”), and males grow antlers. A doe is a female, and in most kinds of deer the females have no antlers. A fawn is a baby deer, usually with white spots that fade as it grows.
What size are the deer templates?
Each template is a full A4 portrait page (2480 × 3508 pixels, 300 dpi). They print on US Letter too: choose “fit to page”. For a smaller deer, set your printer to 50%; for a bigger one, print the PNG larger at a print shop.
Can I use these deer outlines in a classroom or for crafts?
Yes. Personal and classroom use are both fine, and so are your own cards, decorations and craft projects. Please don’t sell the files or share them online as your own.
Final Thoughts
Twelve deer, a printer and a few colored pencils, and you’ve got a whole winter’s worth of cards, tags and cozy coloring. Start with the simple outline deer, it’s the quickest, then work your way up to the stag head with antlers.
If you’d like the templates, pop your email in at the top of the post and they’re yours.
For more art ideas, come and find me on YouTube (subscribe here so you don’t miss the next one) and on Pinterest, where I save all my woodland and winter craft ideas.
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase. I only recommend things I’d happily use myself.
Last updated 3 November 2026.
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