Dehydrating Deer Jerky?

[HuntFish714]

Jerky time again! This year I got a dehydrator to try instead of smoking. It finally came in today, I got the first batch marinating but have a couple questions... #1: what temperature do you guys like? My range is 128-158f. Do you guys start high then lower towards the end? Do you do cool down in fridge or room temp?
#2: does the venison drip much? Seems like an odd design havin holes for the heater and fan electronics directly below the trays. Is there anything i should put on the bottom tray that will still allow circulation but prevent possible dripping?
Thank you in advance

 

[BamaProud]

I'd go as low as possible...128 in your case. I've never adjusted temperature during drying.

I've never had a problem with excessive dripping. Putting something on it might disrupt airflow.

 

[Nimrod777]

My dehydrator isn't temp controlled. Your jerky is t cooking, and therefore I can't see the temp being a vital aspect of the process, unless the directions say otherwise. If the meat is dripping wet, lay it on paper towels before putting it on racks.


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[HuntFish714]

Thanks! Just got them laid on the racks, wasnt as "wet" as I thought It would be. Time to wait