Remove chicken from packaging. Discard any giblets or extra pieces from the cavities of the chicken. Rinse well with cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
In a small bowl combine all dry ingredients. Then sprinkle them inside and outside of the chicken to season it thoroughly. If you have a larger bird, you may need to make a larger batch of seasoning.
Open the can of beer and remove about ⅓ of the beer.
Place chicken over the beer can by inserting the can into the backside of the chicken. Place chicken and beer can into a roasting pan to collect the juices.
Place the roasting pan with chicken into your preheated smoker. Set the Traeger temperature to 250°F and smoke the chicken for an hour. This will allow the chicken to get a great wood-smoke flavor.
After about an hour, increase the Traeger temperature to 350°F and continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. This will take about 90 to 120 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to check several spots in the chicken to ensure it is thoroughly cooked.
Remove chicken from grill, remove the beer can from the chicken and allow it to rest for abut 10 minutes before carving it.