Lime now! It takes time for the lime to bring the PH up. Plant the Rye and the Clover together. As the Rye grows taller, keep clipping it. the clippings will help the Clover, and the fresh growth will attract the deer. Like Farm hunter said, the rye is just a "nurse crop" for the clover. Don't waste a whole summer getting the Clover extablished.

Russ