A fire can be built nearby to give the meat a smoked taste and speed drying time if you wish. Protect from insects with cheese cloth or other such fabric. A recycled accordian type clothes dryer works wonderfully for a drying rack. Since it is mobile, it can be moved close to the fire or brought inside at night so the meat can finish drying. It can also be cleaned with hot soapy water after use.
Meat is ready for storage when it is completely dry.
It should be somewhat flexible but brittle enough to break when it is bent in half. Store like dried fruit or vegetables. Jerky can be eaten as is or re-hydrated by simmering in broth or water. It can be added to soups, stews, etc.