RE: 100# doe on the hoof
I have done it in the oven quite often. I take the top rack out, clean it very well, and place aluminum foil on the bottom rack. If you can use 2 racks, clean them both off very well, but STILL USE aluminum foil on the bottom rack. Place the strips on the cleaned rack(s). Turn the oven on to the LOWEST setting you can on your oven. In my experience, anything over 140-150 F is going to cook the meat. I usually place a wooden spoon in the oven door and keep it open over night.
I generally start it before I go to bed, and it is usually done when I wake up.