Salmon Runs on Alaska's large rivers like the Yukon have provided fish for people for a very long time. Drying and smoking fish and meat was and still is a main way to put up food here. This video shows some of the technique behind doing this today. A shorter fun video of mine shows this thumbnail in action briefly:
( https://youtu.be/GoCU_bil2OQ )
And a video on making a similar product called "dry fish" goes into much more depth on the whole smoking process.
(https://youtu.be/LHye3J3Mk90)
Also "Carry On: Stan Zuray's Journey from Boston Greaser to Alaskan Homesteader" is now available on Amazon in paperback, eBook, and audiobook. Amazon reviews always appreciated. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1521098891 Anyone interested in a signed copy see instructions on 1st post of my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/stanzuray/