I have done this^^^ with decent success. When I pay for premium clover seed and expect one planting job to last for years, I prep the seedbed as best I can.

I have never had to touch up a clover plot planted with a properly prepared seedbed. I have over-seeded bare spots some using T&M methods.

I planted 6 plots of White tail institute 5 (acres total} in the spring 4 years a go with a good seed bed and cultipacker. Fertilized as recommended and mowed or sprayed twice a year Th. Deer and turkey are loving it year round. Big bucks are going to the plots. Strip type fields and or scent checking does around the fields during rut time. .The bucks and does harvested are fatter. the best thing is the cost per year is way down and my labor etc.