diff --git a/core/src/shred_fetch_stage.rs b/core/src/shred_fetch_stage.rs
index 7e6ab2e3fa..c7b12b6876 100644
--- a/core/src/shred_fetch_stage.rs
+++ b/core/src/shred_fetch_stage.rs
@@ -263,11 +263,11 @@ fn should_discard_packet<const K: usize>(
 #[must_use]
 fn should_drop_merkle_shreds(shred_slot: Slot, root_bank: &Bank) -> bool {
     check_feature_activation(
-        &feature_set::drop_merkle_shreds::id(),
+        &feature_set::keep_merkle_shreds::id(),
         shred_slot,
         root_bank,
     ) && !check_feature_activation(
-        &feature_set::keep_merkle_shreds::id(),
+        &feature_set::drop_merkle_shreds::id(),
         shred_slot,
         root_bank,
     )