Police said the 48-year-old was shot with an arrow by another hunter who was pursuing a deer on Tuesday.
Hunters are allowed to go out for four more days to help with overpopulation.
Governor Phil Murphy, who previously opposed the hunt, requested the move because there has been a significant increase in bear sightings around the state.
Video of how they helped two bucks tangled together has racked up more than 20-million views.
David Vowell was found near the alleged murder scene on Saturday.