Trimming branches morning of a hunt

[regulat0r]

Hi all, I know this situation is not ideal but I was hoping to hear some feedback...I hung a hang on stand on a new property that I hunted 4 times so far this bow season. Each sit, I saw multiple deer moving through the same area 75 yards BEHIND me. I took a quick scouting walk after my last hunt and sure enough noticed a great natural funnel between a thick swamp and oak flat which was exactly where the deer were moving. I noticed a great tree for my climber right off this funnel. The problem is, this tree has several small branches (about the size of my fingers) going up the tree. I was planning on getting in the woods extra early  this Friday (1 hour before first light) and trimming these branches w my hand saw as I climb with my climbing stand. Of course I will try to do this as quiet as possible. My other thought was to build a    Natural ground blind w some sticks/brush in the same area but I feel like this would be more of an alert when the deer walk through. Do you think trimming these branches would be ok for this last minute stand location.? Thanks!!

[JRod 8G8H]

The sound of branches breaking might actually attract bucks this time of year.  Historically when I place a ground blind mid season the deer spot it right away and book it out of there... good luck

[Dabills]

Just be as quiet as you can those are tiny branches I bet you can do it and not alarm them.

[G-Man]

I'd use pruners instead of saw..less scent and noise..  But do it .. I have hooked limbs with my pull up rope and pulled the. Put of the way and tied them.off for shooting lanes as well

[Buckmaster7600]

No issue at all make sure your saw is sharp.


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