William is correct--hard to beat clover. Don't know about the pheasant and grouse but the rabbits, deer, and turkeys will sure eat it. There is a good chance with the plot being in the woods that the soil is very acidic--you might want to toss down about 150# of pelleted lime (available at Home Depot) to get the pH a little more alkaline. If the deer don't browse it too heavy it should do fine and stay green all winter.