diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index f7e2d0fd6f..060a9f2e31 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -4,12 +4,18 @@ v    Before smashing the submit button please review the checkboxes.
 v    If a checkbox is n/a - please still include it but + a little note why
 ☺ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  -->
 
+- Targeted PR against correct branch
+  - `release/vxx.yy.zz` for a merge into a release candidate
+  - `master` for a merge of a release
+  - `develop` in the usual case
+
 - [ ] Linked to github-issue with discussion and accepted design OR link to spec that describes this work.
 - [ ] Updated all relevant documentation (`docs/`)
 - [ ] Updated all relevant code comments
 - [ ] Wrote tests
 - [ ] Added entries in `PENDING.md` that include links to the relevant issue or PR that most accurately describes the change.
 - [ ] Updated `cmd/gaia` and `examples/`
+
 ___________________________________
 For Admin Use:
 - [ ] Added appropriate labels to PR (ex. wip, ready-for-review, docs)