I have never thot about Back Strap for 'jerky'. IMO it's too tender and tasty. Great steaks, BBQ, Fried, Charcoaled et.al.
Backstrap, tender loin, about all the hind quarters are steaked, or roasts..
If we want jerky or something like that, I buy beef.
It's easily available, everyday, unlimited.
We don't "waste" deer meat on those things.
Imagine That !
(sarcasm) Agree. Why waste good meat on 'drying out'.
Jerry