It is my favorite thing to do after the shot. Cutting up deer makes you really appreciate all the work you put into hunting. Sitting and eating something you handled from shot to table is quite an accomplishment.
I'm a fan of the Cabela's jerky mixes. Cut the venison by hand, marinate 24 hours and dehydrate for 6-8 hours at 150 degrees. Time will depend on how done you want it.
All of these suggestions are awesome. Even heard of some that I have not seen. One thing I tried this year was to chill the quarters in a fridge prior to breaking them down. Makes the muscle groups come apart better. This maybe common knowledge now that I have written it out, but in North...