diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml
index 7182c441..0db8663d 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ body:
         Knowing the version of the package you are using can help us diagnose your issue more quickly.
         You can find the version by running `sherlock --version`.
     validations:
-      required: false
+      required: true
   - type: textarea
     id: description
     attributes: