Moose Coloring Pages
Make free printable moose coloring pages from 13 pictures we drew ourselves: bull moose portrait, moose cow and her calf, moose eating plants in a lake, moose in the snow, moose among pine trees, moose by a mountain lake, moose calf, bull moose walking, moose head close-up, moose in autumn leaves, moose at sunrise, moose with birds on its antlers, big simple moose. Each moose is drawn with the marks park and wildlife guides point to: the bull’s broad, flattened (palmate) antlers with tines along the edge, the bell (a flap of skin under the throat), the long legs and the long head with an overhanging muzzle; the cow and the calves have no antlers. They are calm moose, not any named, film, book or cartoon moose and not any mascot, and nothing carries words, brand or product names or logos. Print one big picture on a page, a grid of four or six small ones, a scene with a bull and a cow by a lake with pines and mountains under clouds and a sun, a fold-in-half card, or a moose mandala with small moose round the edge and a new pattern at the press of a button. Plain moose to decorate prints 1, 2, 4 or 6 standing bull moose with no eye or fur lines, so children can add their own; one fills a 186 mm square on US Letter. Type a child’s name for a name page, or paste a class list to get the same picture for everyone with each name at the top. Choose simple, medium or detailed lines, never thinner than 0.5 mm. Download one multi-page PDF for US Letter or A4, a 300 DPI PNG of every page, or an SVG. No sign-up, no watermark.
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Runs in your browser with our own code; names and words never leave your device, and nothing is saved. Every picture is our own drawing, black lines on white, with no film, book or cartoon characters, mascots, brands or logos. The moose pictures are our own drawings of the moose with its broad palmate antlers (bulls only), the bell under the throat and long legs: a bull portrait, a cow and her calf, eating plants in a lake, in the snow, among pines, by a mountain lake, a calf, walking, a head close-up, in autumn leaves, at sunrise and with birds on its antlers. They are not any named, film, book or cartoon moose and not any mascot. Nothing carries words, brand or product names or logos. The plain moose have no eye or fur lines, for drawing your own. The designs are our own drawings: you may use them and anything you make with them, including things you sell, with no credit needed. The lettering fonts keep their own open licenses.
How to make and print moose coloring pages
- Choose what to make: one big picture, several small pictures, the moose by the lake scene, plain moose to decorate, the lettering poster, a name page, a class set, a card, a mandala, or a whole pack.
- Pick the picture, or tick the ones you want for a grid or pack.
- Choose the lines: simple for little ones, medium, or detailed for older children and adults.
- Add a title, change the poster words, type a name or paste your class list, and pick the lettering.
- Choose US Letter or A4 and download the PDF, or a PNG of every page.
- Print on plain paper at 100% (Actual size).
What you can use it for
- North woods and wildlife lessons: the moose eating plants in a lake, in the snow and among pines
- National park trips: a page to color before or after the visit
- Fall and winter pages: the moose in autumn leaves and in the snow
- Class sets with each child’s name
- Toddlers: the moose head close-up and the bull moose portrait with simple lines
- Detailed moose mandalas, the head close-up and the birds on the antlers for older children and adults
The 13 moose pictures
| Picture | Shapes to color: simple | Medium | Detailed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull moose portrait | 9 | 12 | 15 |
| Moose cow and her calf | 22 | 33 | 50 |
| Moose eating plants in a lake | 18 | 27 | 35 |
| Moose in the snow | 18 | 26 | 40 |
| Moose among pine trees | 18 | 30 | 45 |
| Moose by a mountain lake | 16 | 28 | 43 |
| Moose calf | 14 | 24 | 37 |
| Bull moose walking | 14 | 23 | 36 |
| Moose head close-up | 8 | 9 | 13 |
| Moose in autumn leaves | 21 | 31 | 49 |
| Moose at sunrise | 20 | 32 | 45 |
| Moose with birds on its antlers | 19 | 24 | 27 |
| Big simple moose | 14 | 22 | 35 |
Shapes are the closed outlines the tool draws for each picture at each level, counted by the tool. Simple keeps the moose (antlers, ears, head, closed eye, bell, neck, body, legs and tail) and the ground, water or trees; Medium and Detailed add the smaller parts and lines, such as the body lines and the lines on the water, pines and leaves.
Plain moose to decorate
| Moose per page | Each fits (US Letter) | Each fits (A4) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 186 mm square | 181 mm square |
| 2 | 120 mm square | 129 mm square |
| 4 | 89 mm square | 86 mm square |
| 6 | 77 mm square | 83 mm square |
Sizes are for the page with No title chosen; a title at the top makes them a little smaller. Each plain moose is a standing bull with no eye or fur lines (12 shapes: two antlers, ear, head, bell, neck, body, tail and four legs), so the face and coat are up to you.
Simple to detailed lines
| Lines | Outlines | Small details | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | 1.8 mm | 1.4 mm | Toddlers, chunky crayons, big markers |
| Medium | 1.1 mm | 0.8 mm | Most children, colored pencils |
| Detailed | 0.75 mm | 0.5 mm | Older children and adults, fine pens and pencils |
Line widths are measured at print size. The thinnest line on any page is 0.5 mm, so every shape stays open to color.
What you can make
| Page | What prints |
|---|---|
| One big picture | One picture filling the page, with an optional title at the top and an optional frame |
| Several small pictures | Four or six pictures on one page, each in its own box |
| Moose by the lake | A bull and a cow moose by a lake with pines and mountains, under clouds and a sun; Medium and Detailed add the smaller lines |
| Plain moose to decorate | 1, 2, 4 or 6 plain standing moose, to add your own face and coat |
| Lettering poster | Two lines of big hollow letters to color (“Hello” and “Moose” or your own words) above three pictures |
| Name page | Words such as “Colored by” and a name in large hollow letters, with three pictures |
| Class set | The same picture for every child, each page with one child’s name at the top (up to 40 names) |
| Fold-in-half card | Picture and title on the front, a small picture on the back: 139.7 × 215.9 mm (5.5 × 8.5 in) from US Letter, 148.5 × 210 mm (A5) from A4 |
| Moose mandala | A symmetric pattern with small moose round the edge; every pattern number gives a new design |
| Whole pack | Your ticked pictures, one per page, plus the scene, the poster, three mandalas and a name page if you choose |
Titles you can choose: Hello Moose, Wild and Free, Happy Birthday, Into the Woods, North Woods, or your own words. Lettering styles: Fredoka, Baloo 2, Sniglet, Cherry Bomb One.
Coloring ideas
- Dark brown or near-black bodies, pale gray legs and tan antlers.
- Lake blues and greens, dark green pines and gray-blue mountains.
- Fall reds, oranges and golds for the autumn leaves; a pink and orange sky for the sunrise.
Printing tips
- Every page keeps a 12.7 mm (half inch) margin from the paper edge, on US Letter and A4.
- Plain paper is fine for crayons and pencils; use thicker paper or card for markers or paint.
- Print one page first and check it before printing a whole pack or class set.
- Choose Detailed lines only with fine pens or sharp pencils, and Simple lines with chunky crayons.
More things to make
- Turn a photo from a park or a trip north into line art to color: Photo to Coloring Page.
- Draw your own symmetric patterns: Mandala Maker.
- A paper mask to color as a moose or a deer: Mask Template.
- A word puzzle to go with the pages: Word Search Maker.
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See all free tools →Frequently asked questions
Are these moose coloring pages free?
Yes. Every page is free to make, download and print, with no sign-up and no watermark. All the pictures are our own drawings.
Which moose pictures are there?
13: bull moose portrait, moose cow and her calf, moose eating plants in a lake, moose in the snow, moose among pine trees, moose by a mountain lake, moose calf, bull moose walking, moose head close-up, moose in autumn leaves, moose at sunrise, moose with birds on its antlers, big simple moose. On top of those there is a lake scene, plain moose to decorate, a mandala, a lettering poster and name pages.
Why are the antlers flat?
Moose antlers are palmate: Denali National Park describes a flattened area like the palm of your hand, with the fingers or tines pointing up, and Yellowstone National Park calls them flat and palmate, shaped like a hand. Every bull here has a broad palm with its tines along the edge. Only bulls grow antlers (New York State DEC), so the cow and the calves have none.
What is the flap under the moose’s chin?
It is the bell, a flap of skin and hair that hangs from the throat. Yellowstone National Park and New York State DEC say both sexes have one and a mature bull’s is much larger, so every adult here has a bell and the bull’s is the longest.
How do I color a moose so it looks real?
New York State DEC describes dark brown or black bodies with long, grayish-white legs; cows have light brown faces and bulls dark faces. Use dark browns for the body, pale gray for the legs and a lighter tan for the antlers.
Are any of the pictures scary?
No. The moose are calm: standing, walking, eating plants in a lake or resting by the water, with closed or gentle eyes. There are no fights, no charging bulls and no mascots or cartoon moose.
Which moose pages suit toddlers and preschoolers?
Choose Simple lines: big shapes with thick outlines. The moose head close-up and the bull moose portrait have the fewest shapes, as the table shows.
Can I make a page for every child in my class?
Yes. Choose Class set, pick a picture and paste the names, one per line, up to 40. Each child gets the same picture with their own name in hollow letters at the top, all in one PDF.
Are there moose coloring pages for adults?
Yes. Choose Moose mandala with Detailed lines: each pattern number gives a different symmetric design. Choose 16 repeats for the most intricate pattern.
Can I sell what I make with these pages?
Yes. The pictures are our own drawings, and the note under the tool sets out how you may use them, including for things you sell.
How do I print the coloring pages?
Download the PDF and print it on plain paper. Choose 100% or Actual size to keep the margins and sizes as drawn; Fit to page also works if your printer cuts off the edges.
Is anything uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Names and words are not sent anywhere, and nothing is saved when you close the page.