RE: deer jerkey
Hunter06,
Before the dehydrator,I put mine on a broiler pan in oven on lowest setting(150-200) for about 4hrs(ck me on that one been many yrs ago).If you put meat on broiler pan you shouldn't have to turn meat. That will work just fine
Also can do same on charcoal grille on very low coals for same amount of time. throw in some smoke chips on coals if you like smoke flavor.
BTW - You can buy a basic dehydrator(only one setting - plug it in) for about 30 bucks.Fancier models have multiple settings and can get up there in price.
Good Luck