diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index e126c3f87..c38968be5 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ exemptLabels:
   - "2. developing"
   - "3. to review"
   - "discussion"
+  - "bounty"
   - "bug"
   - "enhancement"