Will Easterns come into merriam decoys

[Mallardmasher]

I found a few large groups of Easterns this morning, and was wondering if they will come into my new DSD merriam decoys.

[Mfowl]

Merriam's and Rio's will crossbreed where there populations overlap, I don't see why an Eastern would discriminate. I would probably just try a lone hen to be on the safe side. Good luck, phantoms don't come easy! 

[Jimmer]

Yes they will

[Dan-o]

Take me along and I will document these easterns coming in to your Merriam decoy.

[MerriamMagician]

They make DSD decoys specific for turkey subspecies? I thought their decoys were pretty much universal if not even more designed more towards Eastern colors already.
Even so, I doubt it would make much difference

[Mallardmasher]

Yes they make them for each species, but you need to order them from them, to get desired species