13 Adorable (and Free!) Woodland Creature Pumpkin Stencils

Need some great pumpkin carving ideas? An owl is a classic creature of the night. Try your hand at owl pumpkin carving to give trick-or-treaters a hoot!

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They might not be your friends in the wild, but this raccoon pumpkin stencil is great for greeting Halloween guests! Our free pumpkin carving stencils make this furry face easy to recreate.

Of all our animal pumpkin carving patterns, this one might just be the most majestic. This antlered deer pumpkin stencil is a beautiful nod to the season. Instead of carving the pumpkin, use a simple scraping technique to get the look.

For jack-o'-lantern ideas, look beyond the usual faces. Celebrate your feathered friends with a sweet tweeting buddy made with our pumpkin carving patterns.

Go nuts for this squirrel stencil created mostly with a pumpkin-etching technique. Our free pumpkin stencils indicate where to etch and where to carve.

Who's that pitter-pattering across your yard? We didn't catch a glimpse, but it looks like they left a print. Bring this paw print to life⁠—claws and all⁠—with free pumpkin stencils.

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You can do more than just picture this pretty pheasant on your doorstep when you download these woodsy free pumpkin carving stencils. This mythical woodland creature stencil requires just a few simple cuts.

Hop on over to these pumpkin carving templates! This sweet rabbit would make a cuddly addition to your Halloween display. Create the fur by scraping the pumpkin instead of carving.

The mighty oak and its acorns make an appearance in these pumpkin carving templates. Take note; you'll want to select a flat pumpkin to etch those small details on the acorns.

Oh, rats! Halloween pumpkin carving wouldn't be complete without some skittering critters. Make a carved collection of these cute rodents for a scare-worthy porch.

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Transform your Halloween pumpkin display into a spooky haunted forest with these mythical woodland creature stencils. Create the tree and crow by etching the pumpkin—no carving required!

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Carve a cute owl pumpkin for Halloween with our free printable pumpkin stencil. Create the "feathers" using a mix of carving, etching, and drilling. Display your carved pumpkin alone or with another owl pumpkin idea like this one made with sunflower seeds.

Create a trio of scampering mice with our free pumpkin carving stencils. This woodland Halloween project is simple to carve on its own but makes a spooky addition to a carved cat pumpkin.