RE: fall clover
I agree, the forage activity generally wanes as October arrives on most clover plots. The clover does grow very slowly or even goes dormant if cold enough. The deer gernerally prefer High Carbohydrate foods (winter wheat, rye) over high Protein Foods (clover, alfafa) - in the fall. Bucks, Does and fawns seem to know to load up for winter.
If however - your clover plot is the nearest green feild, and Rye, or other high Carb food is not around - The clover can still attract a good number of deer in fall. While it is high in protein - its not devoid of Carbs - and the deer will make good use of the plot when other plots are not available.
And lucky for most of us - Acorns, apples, or other mast can pull deer off the best food plots.
Good luck this fall.