It will be just fine, Normally you would get the hide off as soon as possible so the meat will cool faster. I agree skinning it frozen is twice as hard, i would try to thaw it out just a bit, a very sharp knife will help a little

I do mine horizontal all the time in my pk100 they turn out great, the only thing i do is rotate the top and bottom rack about half way through the cook time just to make sure they cook even. I lay them across the grates.

just did a batch of snack sticks with 7 pounds deer and 3 pounds pork fat. flavor is great but if you are eating them alone leaves a greasy coating in your mouth. Any thoughts?
Thanks

Hello All, I am from Severance Co have been getting tips from meatgistics for a while thought its time to jump in. I have been smoking sticks and jerky for some time and just got a new smoker that i love( PK100). I haven’t tried to many of the seasonings but my first batch of the willies was outstanding i really liked the flavor. Thanks in advance for all the help.!