diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 13327d1e739..7c78019f2d4 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@
 daysUntilStale: 14
 daysUntilClose: 7
 exemptLabels:
-  - bounty
   - challenge
   - critical
   - feature
@@ -11,4 +10,4 @@ staleLabel: stale
 markComment: >
   This issue has been automatically marked as `stale` because it has not had
   recent activity. :calendar: It will be _closed automatically_ in one week if no further activity occurs.
-closeComment: false
\ No newline at end of file
+closeComment: false