I would spend most of my time scouting the area from a distance by bino' s to get an idea where the deer are coming from and going to and then very carefully sneak in, hang your stands and get out. I would trim or cut ONLY what is absolutely necessary and I would drag the limbs with me to safe distance away from the stand sites. Also, I would take as much caution in regards to scent control as you do while hunting. I would have my scent blockers on, gloves, and rubber boots while hanging the stands. I would probably have to hop into one of them there stands and hunt an evening while I was down there though! You know the old saying......the best time to hunt is a stand is the first time you put it up!!! Good luck to you and hope you post that big B&C that your going to whack!