diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 982f7d4db..51c08752b 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@ daysUntilClose: 7
 exemptLabels:
   - pinned
   - security
+  - ready for dev
+  - bounty
 # Label to use when marking an issue as stale
 staleLabel: wontfix
 # Comment to post when marking an issue as stale. Set to `false` to disable